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AK55 VKN

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,272 miles

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

Offside Rear outer wall perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 95,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 rubber mounts (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear outer wall perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,661 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked slightly on side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,244 miles

small engine oil leak.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small engine oil leak.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

wiper blades split

Pass 24 Dec 2013 84,030 miles

copper pipes positioned that in the event of emergancy breaking will damage windscreen i strongly advise that these pipes are repositioned

Fail 23 Dec 2013 84,030 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

copper pipes positioned that in the event of emergancy breaking will damage windscreen i strongly advise that these pipes are repositioned

Pass 12 Jan 2013 80,179 miles

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

center exhaust rubber mounting in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 12 Jan 2013 80,179 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust rubber mounting in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,852 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,756 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,819 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 VKN is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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