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MK05 FZA

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,028 mi
Last recorded94,028 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 FZA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 92,909 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 88,735 miles

All welding covered in under seal

Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,088 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 85,934 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 71,263 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 71,222 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross beam / radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 69,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,549 miles

body has corrosion

off side front outer cv gator split

Pass 12 May 2016 65,311 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 65,302 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 63,034 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)

Fail 12 May 2015 63,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 60,019 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,019 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,572 miles

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2013 56,572 miles

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

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,023 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,023 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,507 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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MK05 FZA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MK05 FZA, 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 MK05 FZA registered?

MK05 FZA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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