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D16 LEL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 LEL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,643 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 85,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking Brake Only Just Met Requirements

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,129 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 80,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,331 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 77,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 72,487 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 72,450 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Middle (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 66,100 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2017 61,552 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 54,287 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake requirements only just met. requires repair or adjustment

Pass 20 May 2015 48,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 42,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 36,085 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 36,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 30,513 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 30,513 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 28,100 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,570 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 25,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 May 2009 19,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,845 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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D16 LEL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D16 LEL, 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 D16 LEL registered?

D16 LEL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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