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FD05 ZBU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,078 mi
Last recorded41,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ZBU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 41,078 miles

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

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2026 41,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,781 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,815 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind at NSF (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 20,814 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind at NSF (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 17,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 14,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 13,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 12,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 11,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,009 miles

tyres perished and cracked

Fail 25 May 2015 11,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

tyres perished and cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,595 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,736 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 6,774 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 6,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 6,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,814 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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FD05 ZBU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FD05 ZBU, 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 FD05 ZBU registered?

FD05 ZBU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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