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DK05 HTC

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,505 mi
Last recorded64,505 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front crossmember corroded

o/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s n/s rear leaf spring mountings corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes on rack corroded badly (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

rear leaf spring mountings corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 63,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes on rack corroded badly (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

rear leaf spring mountings corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s n/s front inner wings to chassis corroded

rear leaf spring mountings corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2023 60,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s n/s front inner wings to chassis corroded

rear leaf spring mountings corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,708 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 54,708 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

osf crossmember area corroded

osf outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 54,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,564 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 53,553 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,586 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 52,586 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 48,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,805 miles

advise corrosion to osf inner wheel arch

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,188 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,288 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,288 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,391 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,391 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested due to brakes binding may fail retest

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,349 miles

centre exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,550 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 31,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 24,722 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,316 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,890 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 11,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,505 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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DK05 HTC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK05 HTC, 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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DK05 HTC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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