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HY05 VUA

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,239 mi
Last recorded125,239 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VUA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,239 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 117,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear eye of leaf area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 117,993 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear eye of leaf area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 114,428 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 114,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 107,550 miles

Central Front radiator mount rusty

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 107,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front shockabsober damp

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 101,400 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2016 101,400 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in off side rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 19 May 2015 91,235 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Off side sill dented

Fail 19 May 2015 91,235 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Off side sill dented

Pass 21 May 2014 82,424 miles

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 22 May 2013 74,056 miles

Near side door mirror secured with tape

Off side sill damaged

Fail 21 May 2013 74,056 miles

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

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

Near side door mirror secured with tape

Off side sill damaged

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

Pass 24 May 2012 64,054 miles

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

all exhaust support rubbers splitting

Fail 24 May 2012 64,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all exhaust support rubbers splitting

Pass 19 May 2011 54,619 miles

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 19 May 2011 54,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 19 May 2010 45,245 miles

Offside sill damaged.

Pass 19 May 2009 36,576 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 36,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,578 miles

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

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

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 VUA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

HY05 VUA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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