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AK55 VFB

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,674 mi
Last recorded166,674 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 166,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various corrosion across under-body but not in prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jul 2019 163,641 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 163,632 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (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))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 162,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Jul 2017 160,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 160,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At mounting point of front crossmember, marked in yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in spring turret. Marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to front of spring, marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 155,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 150,835 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 150,835 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 148,024 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 148,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 134,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,523 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 99,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,311 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 82,311 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,629 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,625 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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 VFB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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