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FH05 VBE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,198 mi
Last recorded42,198 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VBE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 42,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL, undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 41,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 41,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 40,937 miles

power steering pipes corroding

underside coated in protection oil at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2023 40,923 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroding

underside coated in protection oil at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,898 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

underside covered in under seal

Fail 23 Mar 2021 39,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has 2 areas of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in under seal

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,173 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded including mounting brackets

Pass 30 Oct 2018 34,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 25,135 miles

All tyres are perished

Fail 8 Nov 2017 25,135 miles

All tyres are perished

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,183 miles

underside waxoyled

Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,056 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 20,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,178 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,656 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

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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FH05 VBE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH05 VBE, 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

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What year was FH05 VBE registered?

FH05 VBE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is FH05 VBE safe to buy?

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