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KU55 UDV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

264,079 mi
Last recorded264,079 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 264,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside inner sill corroded and hold but not near anything

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front cv gaiter damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front shocker top bushes/bearings worn

exhaust corroded

under body heavily corroded /chassis /inner wheel arches

Fail 13 Feb 2019 264,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside inner sill corroded and hold but not near anything

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front cv gaiter damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front shocker top bushes/bearings worn

exhaust corroded

under body heavily corroded /chassis /inner wheel arches

Pass 13 Feb 2018 256,722 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2018 256,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2017 254,628 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 254,602 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member just behind axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 233,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 221,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 671,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 209,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 209,733 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 188,355 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 188,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 161,721 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 161,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 133,098 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear brake dics worn

slight distortion on offside front brake disc

slight misting of damp on both front shock absorbers

travel on parking brake

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Sep 2010 132,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear brake dics worn

slight distortion on offside front brake disc

slight misting of damp on both front shock absorbers

travel on parking brake

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,379 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,354 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)

Offside Rear 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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KU55 UDV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KU55 UDV, 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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KU55 UDV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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