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FA05 MHE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,323 mi
Last recorded101,323 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 MHE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,323 miles

Nearside inner sill to floor corroded and holed but falls outside prescribed area

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

drivers seat base cushion worn

hi-level central brake light inop

rear cross member closing panel corroded / holed

Fail 18 Jan 2018 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch / brake hose mounting bracket area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside inner sill to floor corroded and holed but falls outside prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but falls outside prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded and holed but falls outside prescribed area

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

drivers seat base cushion worn

hi-level central brake light inop

rear cross member closing panel corroded / holed

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,686 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 95,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,776 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

drivers seat exessivly deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2015 87,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

drivers seat exessivly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2014 815,116 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 81,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,088 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 75,088 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,171 miles

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,440 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,629 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,488 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak on engine

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 MHE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FA05 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

FA05 MHE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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