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HY05 VTU

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,381 mi
Last recorded148,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VTU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 148,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring repaired, but not inappropriately both (2.4.A.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 136,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 117,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to body on nearside

Fail 10 Feb 2014 117,872 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to body on nearside

Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,450 miles

light damage to sidesiding door

nearside light lense cracked damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2012 113,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light damage to sidesiding door

nearside light lense cracked damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,805 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coolant level low

front tyres worn on inside edges

under tray insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coolant level low

front tyres worn on inside edges

under tray insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,040 miles

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

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

nearside body damage

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2010 79,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside body damage

rear brake discs worn

slight bind,offside front brake

Pass 11 May 2009 69,618 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 69,609 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside brake pad warning wire not connected

Fail 23 Apr 2008 56,750 miles

body damage

tested in wet conditions

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,750 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

body damage

tested in wet conditions

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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HY05 VTU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY05 VTU, 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 HY05 VTU registered?

HY05 VTU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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