CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG55 VAM

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2289cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,681 mi
Last recorded65,681 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VAM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,681 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,010 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded To rack (both) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 65,010 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded To rack (both) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,286 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 64,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,892 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill outside prescribed area corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pipes surface rust

vehicle rusty underneath rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2018 62,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill outside prescribed area corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pipes surface rust

vehicle rusty underneath rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,875 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 56,868 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear Spring mounting area holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside rear rear Spring area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by radiator x-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by radiator x-member (2.4.A.3)

slight bind on offside and nearside front brakes but not showing up on brake test

Fail 6 Oct 2015 51,839 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by radiator x-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by radiator x-member (2.4.A.3)

slight bind on offside and nearside front brakes but not showing up on brake test

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

very slight bind on nearside front brake not showing up on brake test

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,188 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,845 miles

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

o/s/f disc corroded and pitted on inner face advise replacement

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,196 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,134 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,017 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,992 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,563 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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG55 VAM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG55 VAM?

You can check the full history of FG55 VAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG55 VAM registered?

FG55 VAM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is FG55 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 VAM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG55 VAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG55 VAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.