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MT55 FWC

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 FWC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 55,644 miles

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

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake flexes insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake flexes insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs have surface rust

front cross member is corroded

the engine sump is porous

the nearside inner sill is corroded

the rear nearside tyre is worn on the inside edge

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,645 miles

the nearside and offside rear shackle bushes are worn

Fail 13 Dec 2016 55,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (3.3.A.2)

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

the nearside and offside rear shackle bushes are worn

Pass 12 Dec 2015 55,644 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 55,644 miles

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

the exhaust front pipe around the flange is cracked

the offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,644 miles

exhaust mtgs deteriorated

front indicators fading

Fail 17 Nov 2014 55,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in the offside track rod end

small pin holes in the exhaust centre section

the exhaust rubber mounts are perished and split

the nearside and offside front indicators are starting to fade

the offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 7 Dec 2013 55,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,107 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 53,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,482 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,153 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,317 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 29,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,032 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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MT55 FWC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT55 FWC, 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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MT55 FWC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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