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M8 ABM

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

111,878 mi
Last recorded111,878 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 ABM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 111,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides have half led's not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 21 Mar 2025 110,006 miles

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides have half led's not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,312 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tail lamps, some leds out

Pass 10 Jan 2023 106,853 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 106,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,068 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 102,068 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 101,872 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 101,858 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,152 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 97,152 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,628 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 80,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,514 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 72,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front indicators starting to show white light

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,269 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,269 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,127 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 57,065 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,743 miles

damage to o/s body panels

exhaust system corroded

fluid leaking onto filler pipe

o/s/r upper tail light inoperative

Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to o/s body panels

exhaust system corroded

fluid leaking onto filler pipe

o/s/r upper tail light inoperative

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,710 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 35,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,785 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside inner CV boot split

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,935 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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M8 ABM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M8 ABM, 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 M8 ABM registered?

M8 ABM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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