CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ05 LZA

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LZA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,002 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 100,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 92,238 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,221 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 79,548 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear and central mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2019 79,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of a prescribed area of a sub-frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength top mount of McPherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear and central mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 72,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,820 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,745 miles

both bottom ball joints damaged not letting in dirt at present

cooalnt staining rear of engine

front brakes noisey

front wipers noisey on screen

knock and play in steering rack

n/s/r light lense taped

o/s/f seat belt starting to frey

oil leaks (rocker cover / rocker breather) and turbo

Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,745 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both bottom ball joints damaged not letting in dirt at present

cooalnt staining rear of engine

front brakes noisey

front wipers noisey on screen

knock and play in steering rack

n/s/r light lense taped

o/s/f seat belt starting to frey

oil leaks (rocker cover / rocker breather) and turbo

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,712 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

o/s wipere splitting on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2014 50,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

o/s wipere splitting on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,953 miles

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low (2.5mm)

o/s/f window inop

o/s/r indicator faded

oil staining around turbo

Fail 27 Jul 2013 44,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

front registration plate cracked

n/s/f wiper noisey on screen

n/s/f wiper starting to smear on screen

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low (2.5mm)

o/s/f window inop

o/s/r brakes have slight bind

o/s/r indicator faded

oil staining around turbo

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,464 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

coolant level low

drivers window switch working incorrectly

knock and play in steering rack

n/s/f c.v. gaiter insecure

o/s/f tyre starting to get low(3mm)

oil leaks

service light on

Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,897 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight oil leak

squealing noise from cat at idle

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,364 miles

engine whine at idle

n/s wiper splitting on edge

Fail 19 Jun 2009 22,449 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,449 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 19 May 2008 16,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 19 May 2008 16,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ05 LZA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LJ05 LZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ05 LZA?

You can check the full history of LJ05 LZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ05 LZA registered?

LJ05 LZA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is LJ05 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 LZA shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ05 LZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ05 LZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.