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FA05 VLC

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VLC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 58,530 miles

Baffles loose in exhaust box

Front cross member corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s rear side marker light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,062 miles

Baffles loose in exhaust box

Front cross member starting to corroded

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

o/s rear side marker light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,166 miles

Baffles loose in first exhaust box

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,626 miles

Front cross member starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,183 miles

front o/s chassis rail corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 40,267 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 40,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,496 miles

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)

n/s side marker light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,242 miles

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

n/s side marker light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,144 miles

tyres perished outer side walls

Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,441 miles

3 o/s exhaust rubber mounts all split but secure at time of test.

Both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre all cracking on walls.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 20,574 miles

N/S front O/S front and N/S rear tyres all perished on side walls.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 20,574 miles

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

all tyres perished in the sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,569 miles

3 midd rubber exhaust mounts perished and split secure at time of test advise to replace.

N/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres outer walls perishing and cracking but not to cords.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 19,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

3 midd rubber exhaust mounts perished and split secure at time of test advise to replace.

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

N/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres outer walls perishing and cracking but not to cords.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,839 miles

All tyres starting to perish and crack slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 12,555 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 9,079 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 VLC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

FA05 VLC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is FA05 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 VLC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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