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FY52 TVC

2002 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

50,203 mi
Last recorded50,203 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan41,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 TVC
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,203 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 46,653 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 46,615 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 45,148 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 45,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,030 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 41,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 41,028 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 39,461 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,509 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s sill corroding

power steering pipes corroding

silencer mountings corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2018 33,725 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,634 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST BACK BOX

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,550 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,477 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2015 28,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,942 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 26,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,508 miles

N/S Front brake slightly binding.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,428 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 15,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 13,163 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 13,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 10,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 7,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,202 miles

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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FY52 TVC is a 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FY52 TVC, 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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What year was FY52 TVC registered?

FY52 TVC is a 2002 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is FY52 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 TVC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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