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HX05 MTE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,865 mi
Last recorded27,865 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 MTE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 27,865 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 27,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 27,558 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 27,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 27,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 26,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 24,321 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 24,320 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 23,528 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 22,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 21,082 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 29 May 2014 21,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 20,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 18,984 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 May 2011 18,307 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,997 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 15,562 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 15,561 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 9,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HX05 MTE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX05 MTE, 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 HX05 MTE registered?

HX05 MTE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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