CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO52 SHX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,058 mi
Last recorded46,058 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 SHX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,058 miles

exhaust getting corroded

extensive existing repairs to unside of vehicle ,both understeps and inner arches heavily undersealed but ok

Pass 21 Mar 2025 45,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front understeps getting corroded

extensive existing repairs to underside of vehicle of vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test

tailpipe to short for emission test

Pass 7 Mar 2024 44,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 44,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 42,436 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,215 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 39,154 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 37,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,179 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 35,157 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,135 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 34,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,481 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 31,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 30,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 26,407 miles

one o/s rear lamp dim

Fail 15 Nov 2008 26,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

one o/s rear lamp dim

Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,222 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO52 SHX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 SHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO52 SHX?

You can check the full history of AO52 SHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO52 SHX registered?

AO52 SHX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is AO52 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 SHX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO52 SHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO52 SHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.