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FJ55 EKA

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 EKA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 96,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

age related corrosion to chassis and susupention components

fuel tank corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

fuel tank corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2025 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in chalk at bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in chalk at bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

fuel tank corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,663 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed+corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,117 miles

Front crossmember/radiator panel corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 95,117 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Front crossmember/radiator panel corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,544 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/rad panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,597 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,596 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

BATTERY LIGHT ON

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,570 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,633 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,633 miles

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

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 91,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,687 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers split

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion to front of chassis

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,828 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,828 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,615 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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FJ55 EKA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FJ55 EKA, 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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FJ55 EKA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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