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C18 TEK

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,201 mi
Last recorded74,201 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 TEK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2015 74,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISC PITTED

O/S/R TYRE PUNCHER

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,955 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f track rod end rubber worn

rear exhaust rubber mounts worn

slight play in steering columb

Fail 26 Sep 2012 58,950 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f track rod end rubber worn

rear exhaust rubber mounts worn

slight play in steering columb

Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,790 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S BALL JOINT DOUBLE NUT FITTED NEEDS ATTENTION

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S BALL JOINT DOUBLE NUT FITTED NEEDS ATTENTION

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,673 miles

headlamps fitted with masks

Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,673 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s steering secondary nut fitted (reason unknown) frontbrake flexisclips need fastening

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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C18 TEK is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C18 TEK, 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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C18 TEK is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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