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AE55 XSA

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,185 mi
Last recorded148,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XSA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2021 148,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure brackets fractured (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing badly corroded and dragging coil spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced crossbeam (lower radiator) holed and corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill holed and corroded lower B and C Pillar (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner wing (subframe mount area) holed and corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure play in hinges / runners (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced suspension turret holed and corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Offside Front engine bay chassis rail corroded

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell-tale inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear high level brake light not working - presumed disconnected

Rear leaf springs corroded

chip in windscreen

vehicle underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 139,183 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 139,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,542 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,130 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 116,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRMENT

Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,421 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 79,641 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O?S mirror damaged(serviceable)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,641 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O?S mirror damaged(serviceable)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,632 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust system mountings deterioated

Front tyres worn on inner edge

O/S mirror damaged (serviceable)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,065 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre sidewall is slightly perished

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
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AE55 XSA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 41,565 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 Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 XSA, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE55 XSA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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