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DS05 LYF

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

220,000 mi
Last recorded220,000 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 LYF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 220,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 205,863 miles

Slight damage to nearside outer body sill.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 205,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level on requirement.

Slight damage to nearside outer body sill.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 197,500 miles

Childs seat fitted to middle central passengers seat,not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Spare tyre worn to requirement.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 193,090 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all exhaust rubbers split

lower steering uj gaiter split

service brake and hand brake just meet requirments

water leak from engine

Fail 12 Oct 2012 193,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all exhaust rubbers split

lower steering uj gaiter split

water leak from engine

Pass 26 Oct 2011 177,225 miles

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

front discs pitted

o/s washer inoperative

Fail 26 Oct 2011 177,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

front discs pitted

o/s washer inoperative

Pass 7 Oct 2010 164,410 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 164,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 148,799 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 148,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 132,354 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly rough

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear seatbelts twisted

Fail 13 Oct 2008 132,354 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly rough

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear seatbelts twisted

Pass 19 Oct 2007 95,198 miles

offsidw front wheel bearing loose

Fail 15 Oct 2007 94,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offsidw front wheel bearing loose

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,488 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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DS05 LYF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DS05 LYF, 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 DS05 LYF registered?

DS05 LYF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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