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FD55 RVU

2005 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,582 mi
Last recorded127,582 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 RVU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 127,582 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 127,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 127,437 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 127,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,054 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,658 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 103,658 miles

Windscreen washer not working n/s blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,323 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 98,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,898 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,516 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 94,516 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,428 miles

Rad leaking

Wipera torn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,202 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 64,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,061 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,260 miles

retaining clip brocken on middle wiper blade

Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,023 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,023 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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FD55 RVU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD55 RVU, 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 FD55 RVU registered?

FD55 RVU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FD55 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 RVU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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