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FA05 LKJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 LKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 131,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various positions. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 131,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various positions. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 128,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 128,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 125,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 122,656 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,547 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 119,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Too short. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member and support plates corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member and support plates corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 107,006 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion Cross member's starting to corrode. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Front bracket corroding. (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Front bracket corroding. (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,218 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 88,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,220 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,708 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,956 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,182 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 57,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,212 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,184 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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FA05 LKJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA05 LKJ, 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 FA05 LKJ registered?

FA05 LKJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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