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AK55 VME

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 137,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mountings both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 134,303 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 131,535 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 129,240 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 129,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 129,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 129,240 miles

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

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

Front radiator carrier cross member badly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 120,492 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jan 2015 120,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,155 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 111,124 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,982 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,896 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,626 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 VME is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VME, 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 VME is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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