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FN02 RCU

2002 Fiat Motor Caravan

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan41,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 RCU
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 123,097 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2024 123,083 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,640 miles

inner arches corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2023 122,638 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner arches corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 120,941 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 119,579 miles

oil leak, corrosion underside, suspension corroded

patch welded

slight play hubs

Fail 18 Jun 2021 119,579 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both cabsteps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak, corrosion underside, suspension corroded

patch welded

slight play hubs

Pass 14 Jul 2020 119,579 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 119,579 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 119,579 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 119,579 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 119,579 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 119,579 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 119,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,590 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 119,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened holed by rust (2.4.B.6d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,712 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

hard corrosion under front wheelarches

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,446 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,086 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 67,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,645 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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FN02 RCU is a 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 41,483 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN02 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN02 RCU is a 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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