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FE05 SVU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,128 mi
Last recorded71,128 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 SVU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,128 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 71,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,328 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2015 50,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,247 miles

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

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 40,247 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,687 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,638 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 22,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,423 miles

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,421 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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FE05 SVU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FE05 SVU, 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 FE05 SVU registered?

FE05 SVU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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