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FA05 VLO

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VLO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 94,564 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 94,554 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel offside and nearside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 94,420 miles

oil sump pan corroded.

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2023 94,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in box section of where the top of shock absorber sits. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in box section of where the top of shock absorber sits. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil sump pan corroded.

power steering pipes on steering rack corroded but coated.

Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,258 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 94,256 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,699 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear cross member corroded but not fractured or split

under side showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Fail 5 Oct 2021 92,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill plate corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear cross member corroded but not fractured or split

under side showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,761 miles

very rusty under side

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,871 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill slight corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 90,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill slight corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,375 miles

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,453 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,433 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,735 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,829 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 VLO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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