2002 Fiat Ducato 2.0L Diesel · KF52 NFA

The 2026-04-29 MOT for the 2002 Fiat Ducato recorded multiple safety-critical issues despite a pass. A missing rear battery securing clamp was noted, along with a non-working reverse lamp and a corroded nearside front brake pipe covered in grease. Surface corrosion on steering, suspension, and braking components was observed, alongside advanced corrosion on the offside front inner wing. The park brake also had insufficient reserve travel. These findings indicate ongoing corrosion and mechanical wear, with some issues persisting from earlier MOTs. The 2026-04-28 failure report, just one day prior, listed nearly identical defects, including the missing battery clamp, corroded brake pipe, and corrosion on chassis and suspension components. Additional issues like a non-working horn and insecure mirror were also noted. This suggests that the vehicle’s condition did not improve between the two tests, and unresolved corrosion may have worsened. Mileage of 59,318 miles over 24 years equates to roughly 2,472 miles annually, which is low for its age. This could imply infrequent use or long periods of inactivity, both of which may contribute to corrosion and component degradation.