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AK55 VLM

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,587 mi
Last recorded103,587 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 103,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mark in blue need welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mark in blue need welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail leaking oil (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail leaking oil (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,256 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,704 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 99,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing inside arch next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill at rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,745 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 96,733 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings split badley (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned wheel trim not aligned with valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,423 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body rail at front crossmember (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,913 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,851 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,365 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 51,365 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,258 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,011 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 VLM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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