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AK55 VCJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,059 mi
Last recorded148,059 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VCJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 148,059 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 148,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 140,877 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 140,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various areas of surface corosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 131,552 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 131,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,495 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 126,492 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,254 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,071 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,649 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion off side and near side front (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 84,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,795 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 608,744 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 608,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,580 miles

drivers door mirror cracked not effecting vision

n/s wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 30 Jun 2011 46,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

drivers door mirror cracked not effecting vision

n/s wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,447 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
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AK55 VCJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK55 VCJ, 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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AK55 VCJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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