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LK05 EBJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,445 mi
Last recorded178,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 EBJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 178,445 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 158,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 141,218 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal innerc wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer supports both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 141,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring turret (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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal innerc wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer supports both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,555 miles

underside corroded/inner sills repairs heavily wax oiled

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 101,397 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross beam both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,555 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted multiple (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear service brake requirements only just met

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,360 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 69,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 47,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 44,576 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 44,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported mounting area corroded (3.6.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,062 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,540 miles

tailpipe rubber split

Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,530 miles

exhaust supports deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2015 36,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust supports deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wheel bind o/s front and rear

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,929 miles

exhaust downpipe blow

rear brake increase n/s slightly behind

slight brake bind at all wheels

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,781 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers detioriated

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,819 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 19,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,102 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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LK05 EBJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LK05 EBJ, 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 LK05 EBJ registered?

LK05 EBJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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