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FJ05 FVK

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,260 mi
Last recorded48,260 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FVK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 48,260 miles

Both Registration Plate Lamps Lenses Deteriorated/Dirty

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated with Poor Beam Images (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp Unit and Lens Damaged

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill End/Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On Steering Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Chassis Extension Frame is Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Chassis Box Sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 47,185 miles

Brake Pad Indicator Warning On

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

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All Steering Pipes/Hoses (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Chassis Rails/Box Sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,187 miles

brake warning light on dash

Fail 15 Jul 2024 46,178 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front section (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on dash

Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,822 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 41,820 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,153 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,007 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 38,999 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure doesnt secure in straight ahead position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding - unable to check wheel bearing and tyre condition

Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,154 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 38,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,215 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 37,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,968 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 29,059 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,506 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 22,028 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 22,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 21,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,756 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 18,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,901 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 17,901 miles

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

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

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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FJ05 FVK is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FJ05 FVK, 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 FJ05 FVK registered?

FJ05 FVK is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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