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FA05 VLP

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,175 mi
Last recorded39,175 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VLP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 39,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside steps corroded

offside front rad support mount holed and corroded

rad support x member corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2022 38,381 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 38,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,714 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 37,714 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,878 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 36,878 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 357,888 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 357,888 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 34,172 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch heavelly undersealed

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

Rear brakes slight binding

surface rust on underside and suspension componants

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,389 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 31,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,239 miles

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

sight binding on rear brakes

Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,875 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 25,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 22,392 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 8,695 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,902 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 VLP is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

FA05 VLP is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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