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FG05 FDL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

163,257 mi
Last recorded163,257 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FDL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 163,257 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 163,253 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings along inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear of subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 151,609 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 151,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 133,749 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2014 120,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 110,004 miles

Oil leak

both bonnet hinges broken

slight deterioration rear exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2013 110,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both bonnet hinges broken

slight deterioration rear exhaust

Fail 22 Aug 2013 109,824 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both bonnet hinges broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,358 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,298 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,298 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear of rear shackle bushes wear evident

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,882 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 49,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 49,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,953 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 34,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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FG05 FDL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 FG05 FDL, 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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FG05 FDL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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