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DS05 UKJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

329,604 mi
Last recorded329,604 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 UKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 329,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill & rear panel (6.1.A.1)

crack in screen under wipers

Pass 19 Feb 2016 316,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight crack base of screen

Pass 27 Aug 2015 302,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 289,467 miles

screen has small crack at base

Pass 15 Aug 2014 279,492 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight crack offside headlamp

Pass 20 Feb 2014 271,169 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 270,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 28 Aug 2013 261,617 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 261,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 248,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 235,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp lense cracked but does not alter image

Pass 16 Feb 2012 221,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 208,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 197,300 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 197,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 184,989 miles

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

both rear indicators bulbs starting to show some white light

Fail 4 Aug 2010 184,979 miles

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

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

both rear indicators bulbs starting to show some white light

Pass 9 Feb 2010 172,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wheelbearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 160,224 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 160,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 142,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 141,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 128,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 104,043 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 103,786 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,880 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 74,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,541 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 54,483 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,334 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 18,183 miles

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

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 UKJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

DS05 UKJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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