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AK05 EFT

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,422 mi
Last recorded166,422 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EFT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 166,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount split (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed & blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlight fogged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & nearside rear corners holed by rear outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device insecure hinge broken (8.4.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section by support bar holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bodywork around offside engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in two places holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands steering wheel piece missing (2.1.1)

Front bumper holed

Nearside Rear sill getting weak

Offside & nearside front seat belts slow to retract

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished & tread cracking

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steering rack (2.3.2)

strong advise offside & nearside inner sills weak & corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 162,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear main,front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wing/ shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 Feb 2017 162,037 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear main,front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wing/ shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 7 Oct 2016 161,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

o/s inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

o/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 10 Mar 2015 155,438 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front regestration plate deteriorateing

o/s floor to outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s rear inner brake disc warn

Fail 9 Mar 2015 155,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front regestration plate deteriorateing

n/s outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

o/s floor to outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s rear inner brake disc warn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 152,545 miles

o/s n/s front top struct mounts stiff seizeing

rear parking brake performance on limits

Fail 24 Feb 2014 152,543 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s n/s front top struct mounts stiff seizeing

rear parking brake performance on limits

Pass 12 Mar 2013 148,931 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2013 148,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2011 137,685 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 115,168 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,972 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 63,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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AK05 EFT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AK05 EFT, 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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AK05 EFT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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