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MA05 EXP

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,439 mi
Last recorded192,439 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EXP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 192,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 192,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 178,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 178,974 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 176,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 175,325 miles

Advise front indicators are slightly white.

Advise wiper marks on the windscreen but are out of the swept area (wipers have been adjusted).

advise indicator switch loose but operational

advise slight movment in rear spring bushes

Fail 9 Apr 2010 175,325 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise front indicators are slightly white.

Advise wiper marks on the windscreen but are out of the swept area (wipers have been adjusted).

Pass 5 Oct 2009 165,567 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW O/S/F

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

Fail 3 Oct 2009 165,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW O/S/F

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Jul 2008 121,724 miles

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

offside rear bumper loose

Fail 4 Jul 2008 120,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front grill loose

offside rear bumper loose

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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MA05 EXP is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MA05 EXP, 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 MA05 EXP registered?

MA05 EXP is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is MA05 EXP safe to buy?

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