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FJ05 KGX

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

42,938 mi
Last recorded42,938 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 KGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 42,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 42,937 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 42,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 41,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 41,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,655 miles

Front subframe has surface corrosion

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 38,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slight surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,237 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 34,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 34,653 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,805 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 33,805 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,716 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 26,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEAR SIDE CENTRE AND REAR MARKER LAMPS NOT WORKING.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

TOO CLEAN FOR EXHAUST TO EMIT SMOKE READING.

Pass 18 Apr 2014 22,840 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 22,840 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,095 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 3,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 5 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 1 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,993 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 8,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KGX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red 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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

FJ05 KGX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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