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EA05 HVJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,817 mi
Last recorded134,817 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HVJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,817 miles

Nearside Front door latch loose

Offside Front Upper support bearing stiff operation

Offside headlight top mounting broken

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2019 127,403 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 127,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. also close to the limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,500 miles

1x exhaust rubber mount broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front upper strut mounting stiff opperation

engine oil level low

Fail 2 Feb 2018 119,500 miles

1x exhaust rubber mount broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front upper strut mounting stiff opperation

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Feb 2017 114,039 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

1x exhaust rubber mount broken

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

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

Offside Front upper support assembly stiff opperation

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,216 miles

1 x exhaust rubber broken

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2015 107,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

1 x exhaust rubber broken

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

x3 exhaust rubber mounts split

Fail 2 Dec 2014 102,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

x3 exhaust rubber mounts split

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,234 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 97,081 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2012 90,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,459 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,560 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2009 65,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,762 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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EA05 HVJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EA05 HVJ, 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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EA05 HVJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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