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E8 TLV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,994 mi
Last recorded56,994 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 TLV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 56,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 54,109 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 49,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 49,562 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 46,515 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 46,515 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRONG ADVISE: Chassis at front subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 42,431 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 42,133 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front mounting horn holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body seam in wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body seam in wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch under battery (underbonnet). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 38,258 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft seal damp

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step has small hole/corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 38,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside inner wheel arch within 30cm of suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of chassis showing signs of light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft seal damp

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step has small hole/corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

engine sump has light corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2020 38,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,902 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,823 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,371 miles

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

lower front panel radiator mount excessively corroded

upper radiator mount broken

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,101 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls splitting

front cross member corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 26,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls splitting

front cross member corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,099 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 25,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,714 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,203 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 18,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,777 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 15,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,074 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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E8 TLV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E8 TLV, 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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E8 TLV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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