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DV05 UBU

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,810 mi
Last recorded149,810 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UBU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 149,810 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 149,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside panels behind front wheels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 136,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 136,583 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside sill corroded and soft

Pass 11 Jun 2014 122,859 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 122,586 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,722 miles

Fuel Tank Damp

Pass 19 May 2011 85,364 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,171 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,041 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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DV05 UBU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV05 UBU, 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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DV05 UBU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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