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FD05 XNL

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,095 mi
Last recorded102,095 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XNL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,095 miles

underside corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,003 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

underside corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 95,003 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

underside corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,601 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near brake pipes and shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight rust to all 4 inner wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 86,647 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight rust to all 4 inner wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

under tray loose

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

n/s wiper hitting trim

Fail 7 Aug 2013 76,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

n/s wiper hitting trim

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,326 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 48,450 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 18 Jul 2008 35,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

spare wheel missing out of carrier surface corrosion to exhaust front discs slightly corroded and worn slight cracking to various steering and suspension bushes slight cracing to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,271 miles

spare wheel missing out of carrier surface corrosion to exhaust front discs slightly corroded and worn slight cracking to various steering and suspension bushes slight cracing to nearside rear tyre sidewall

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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FD05 XNL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,289cc 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 FD05 XNL, 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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FD05 XNL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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