2002 Fiat Ducato · 7,694 MOT tests
2002 Fiat Ducato reliability
2002 Fiat Ducatos fail 37.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 Ducato years (7,694 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- 37.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 53,496
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,694
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: about average for its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 10.2% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Fiat Ducato
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20%
- Brakes13.6%
- Suspension11.6%
- Body, chassis and structure10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres2.2%
- Seat belts and airbags2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.43%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Horn not working 2.79%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 2.52%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Position lamp not working 2.48%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.3%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Wheel bearing slight play (10.14%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.36%) · Power steering pipe slightly corroded (5.71%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (4.82%)
Other years
Every Fiat Ducato year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Fiat Ducato reliable?
2002 Fiat Ducatos fail 37.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 Ducato years (7,694 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Fiat Ducato MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.43% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.43% of tests), horn not working (2.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Fiat Ducato have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Fiat Ducato shows 53,496 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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