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CU05 ZHX

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

102,603 mi
Last recorded102,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZHX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front welding repairs covered

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 102,592 miles

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 101,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,989 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 100,973 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 100,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

welding repairs heavily under sealed

Pass 25 May 2023 100,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 100,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 100,917 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering belt missing

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,861 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring hanger rusty

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front inner suspension turrets rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,728 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion foot step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 100,682 miles

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind rear wishbone mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion foot step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 100,359 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre side wall

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers broken

o/s/f door step corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,356 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements

Fail 28 May 2014 100,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 100,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

clutch juddering

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,549 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 85,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,381 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 72,045 miles

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

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,085 miles

slight wear both rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,280 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 ZHX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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