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AK55 VCL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,096 mi
Last recorded89,096 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 89,096 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2016 89,093 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 81,675 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Slight bind at offside rear brake

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 22 May 2015 81,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and has nail in tread

Slight bind at offside rear brake

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 28 May 2014 72,982 miles

GEARBOX OPERATION VERY NOISY.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED.

Fail 27 May 2014 72,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

GEARBOX OPERATION VERY NOISY.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 30 May 2013 67,924 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorating

transmission noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,624 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside front and offside rear tyres have nails in tread

Noise around clutch release bearing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,624 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres have nails in tread

Noise around clutch release bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,332 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.

LOUD NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BARS.

SLIGHT IMBALANCE AT REAR BRAKES.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 50,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,945 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 VCL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VCL, 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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What year was AK55 VCL registered?

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

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