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FH05 VBM

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

34,256 mi
Last recorded34,256 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 34,256 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 33,187 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 33,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 32,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 32,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret and behind flexi brake hoses (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,115 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 31,115 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 29,525 miles

Exhaust system corroded, No leaks at time of test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,228 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 28,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,872 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 26,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 22,362 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 22,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 18,794 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2013 18,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,699 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,194 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 14,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,707 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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FH05 VBM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VBM, 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 FH05 VBM registered?

FH05 VBM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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