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FG55 FVW

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

243,997 mi
Last recorded243,997 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FVW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 243,997 miles

underbody covered in thick black sealant

Fail 10 Mar 2026 243,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 243,626 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 out of 4 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has a lot of corrosion under underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2023 243,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2023 243,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2022 242,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 26 Jan 2022 242,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL IN WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL/OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL /OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL /OUTRIGGER PATCH NOT SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER/CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 30 Sep 2021 242,497 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point /subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded badly affecting strength of sturcture mounting door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced repair patch not fully seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one lamp only working out of two (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear position lamps not matching pair

Pass 3 Sep 2020 241,650 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non prescribed area corroded, structural rigidity not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake severely grabbing

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non prescribed area corroded, structural rigidity not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 241,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non prescribed area corroded, structural rigidity not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake severely grabbing

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non prescribed area corroded, structural rigidity not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 241,642 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 177,659 miles

General corrosion to body and chassis

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 177,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to body and chassis

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,748 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 133,745 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely Both (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 100,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,679 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 80,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle corroded

wipers poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,194 miles

Offside/Nearside front tyres inner edges worn.Offside front/Offside rear tyres slight cuts in thread

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,309 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre scuffes and small cracks on outer edge but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,879 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread and on inner/ourer esge not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 5 Oct 2010 47,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread and on inner/ourer esge not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,005 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FG55 FVW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FG55 FVW, 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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FG55 FVW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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