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AO55 GVJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

214,559 mi
Last recorded214,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GVJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2014 214,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 200,256 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 182,324 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 182,322 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 155,937 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 155,931 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 130,063 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 130,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 82,113 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,932 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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AO55 GVJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AO55 GVJ, 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 AO55 GVJ registered?

AO55 GVJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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