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CU05 DKA

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

79,195 mi
Last recorded79,195 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 DKA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2026 79,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2025 74,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 74,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,750 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 70,744 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable insecure fouling tyres n/s o/s (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 66,578 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,957 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 62,956 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 59,973 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,972 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight outer sleeve damage (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear road wheel inner rim slightly scuffed

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight outer sleeve damage (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 59,843 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front corner panel tape repaired

rear n/s and o/s lower body slight damage

Fail 18 Jul 2018 56,155 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury corner panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

rear n/s and o/s lower body slight damage

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,278 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,345 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 45,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside handbrake effort 90kg nearside effort 207kg

Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,648 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 39,648 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,440 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 34,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,806 miles

n/s side marker lights all out

o/s side rear marker light in/op

Fail 4 Aug 2011 27,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s side marker lights all out

o/s side rear marker light in/op

Pass 20 May 2010 25,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 25,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 20,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,564 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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CU05 DKA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 CU05 DKA, 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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CU05 DKA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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