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AK55 VJE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,658 mi
Last recorded59,658 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 59,067 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 57,461 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 57,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brakes 76% imbalance

Pass 7 Dec 2021 55,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,217 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,746 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,959 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,221 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 21 Nov 2017 49,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet hing (8.4.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,962 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,871 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 45,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,059 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,409 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,933 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,926 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,698 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 33,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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 VJE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

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

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