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L8 VGP

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,044 mi
Last recorded47,044 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 VGP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 47,044 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 44,910 miles

General underside corrosion front to rear

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 44,910 miles

General underside corrosion front to rear

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,624 miles

some corrosion exhaust system

Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,165 miles

some corrosion exhaust system

Pass 7 Apr 2022 40,420 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 39,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,795 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency lower than offside rear

exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust mounts worn

rear brake hose fouling on drainage pipe ,advise attention

Pass 25 May 2017 35,804 miles

corrosion in exhaust box outer skin

corrosion starting at offside front chassis to front cross member point

some exhaust mounts worn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,503 miles

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

exhaust rubbers split

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,708 miles

corrosion in exhaust box

engine light on/misfire tempremental

exhaust rubbers split

offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,505 miles

EML on

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

front discs starting to pit on inner edge

silencer on exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,504 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all exhaust mouning deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,050 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 20 Jun 2012 23,050 miles

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

exhaust rusting

Pass 25 May 2011 23,504 miles

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

engine managment light is on

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,500 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,793 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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L8 VGP 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 89.5%.

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 L8 VGP, 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 L8 VGP registered?

L8 VGP is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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