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FA05 VLG

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

40,367 mi
Last recorded40,367 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 40,367 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,935 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 38,935 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 38,903 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side marker not working

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside side marker not working

Fail 25 Oct 2023 38,903 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side marker not working

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside side marker not working

Pass 24 Oct 2022 35,922 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,419 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective two mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 32,412 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective two mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 28,910 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret lower front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front battery tray rotted

Pass 23 May 2019 23,460 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 23,460 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Outline marker lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 20,015 miles

Underside has surface corrosion

Underside severally covered in dry mud (now removed)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,651 miles

underside showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2017 19,651 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2016 18,855 miles

both rear wheels have a slight bind

Fail 27 May 2016 18,855 miles

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

both rear wheels have a slight bind

Pass 26 May 2015 18,367 miles

water leak on rad

Pass 16 May 2014 17,979 miles

nearside rear light cluster filled with water

Pass 14 May 2013 16,403 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 15,788 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 14,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 14,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 12,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,915 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 9,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VLG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VLG, 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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FA05 VLG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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