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FDC 708

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,048 mi
Last recorded25,048 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDC 708
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 25,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim difficult to see due to after market bulbs fitted

Nearside Handbrake only just met requirements. It would appear its in need of service or repair

Oil sump corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Upper front sidelights flash occasionally due to after market bulbs fitted

Pass 9 May 2025 24,552 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 24,552 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (top one is working) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,512 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 21,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 21,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,045 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 20,777 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 20,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 20,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 20,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,493 miles

park brake only just met requirements and may need some adjustment

Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,488 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 18,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,462 miles

all tyres very badly cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2013 18,438 miles

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

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

all tyres very badly cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,691 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres cracked on sidewall.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 15,224 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,340 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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FDC 708 is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc 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 FDC 708, 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 FDC 708 registered?

FDC 708 is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FDC 708 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDC 708 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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