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DU55 FVC

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,468 mi
Last recorded127,468 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FVC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2018 127,468 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches covered with underselent

both outer and inner sills heavily covered with under selent

front crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 118,249 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 118,010 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rusting

Fail 1 Nov 2016 107,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rusting

Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,523 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 97,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,931 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 86,731 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,233 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,942 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,588 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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DU55 FVC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU55 FVC, 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 DU55 FVC registered?

DU55 FVC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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