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DU55 FVM

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,048 mi
Last recorded182,048 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FVM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 182,048 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 181,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 172,575 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2013 161,700 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 161,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 150,718 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 140,957 miles

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

radiator is leaking water

Fail 20 Sep 2012 140,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

radiator is leaking water

Pass 22 Mar 2012 133,042 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 133,632 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 122,712 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 122,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 115,539 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 115,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear seat belts are badly twisted but dont affect the operation of the belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 104,315 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 104,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,575 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 85,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,608 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 63,608 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 52,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 FVM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FVM, 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 FVM registered?

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

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