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AK55 VEP

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

109,205 mi
Last recorded109,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VEP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 109,205 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 105,276 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 104,799 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Both rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to seized brakes

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Ignition switch faulty

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen scored

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,023 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

corrosion underside and front chassis legs

dampness around pas pump also pas pipes at rack rusty

kerb damage both front tyres sidewalls also both near wear limit 205/70/15c

slight fluffing drivers seat belt

Fail 13 Nov 2017 100,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis at spring hanger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

corrosion underside and front chassis legs

dampness around pas pump also pas pipes at rack rusty

kerb damage both front tyres sidewalls also both near wear limit 205/70/15c

slight fluffing drivers seat belt

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,974 miles

corrosion on underside (holes outwith structural points)

ignition switch

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight dampness at power steering pump

slight oil leaks (high up)

slight scoring on windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2016 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi (3.6.B.1)

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

slight oil leaks (high up)

slight scoring on windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake compensator valve stiff

corrosion on underside (holes outwith structural points)

ignition switch

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight dampness at power steering pump

Pass 14 Nov 2015 86,630 miles

ignition switch

numerous other areas of corrosion/holes in chassis

o/s brake flexible plastic clip poor

slight corrosion in brake pipes

slight scoring in windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2015 86,629 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

front brakes maybe req

get exhaust rubbers

ignition switch

numerous other areas of corrosion/holes in chassis

o/s brake flexible plastic clip poor

secure wire at n/s of radiator

slight corrosion in brake pipes

slight scoring in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,448 miles

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

Screen scored

Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Screen scored

Strut bearings stiff

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Screen scored

Spare wheel missing

Strut bearings slightly stiff

Sump corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 71,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Screen scored

Spare wheel missing

Strut bearings slightly stiff

Sump corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 63,385 miles

Screen scored

Sump corroded

exhaust front pipe poor

radiator poor

strut bearings poor

Fail 8 Nov 2012 63,385 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Screen scored

Sump corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 55,269 miles

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

exhaust rubbers poor

front indicators slightly white

ign switch

slight dampness power steering pump

sump slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers poor

front indicators slightly white

ign switch

nail in n/s/r

o/s/f tyre worn

slight dampness power steering pump

sump slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,082 miles

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

both rear exhaust rubbers spliting

brake peddal rubber worn

front screen marked

slight dampness around p/s pump

Fail 12 Nov 2010 47,082 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear exhaust rubbers spliting

brake peddal rubber worn

front pads low ? and discs slightly worn

front screen marked

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/f tyre low in tread 205/70/15c barum

Pass 14 Nov 2009 38,409 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 38,409 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake compensator valve lever sticking slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,052 miles

noise from front unable to see cause

Fail 11 Sep 2008 29,984 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

noise from front unable to see cause

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 VEP is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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