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MV05 DLF

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,353 mi
Last recorded61,353 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DLF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 61,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 48,538 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 48,538 miles

Fuel system component leaking area around fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear of the two axles (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing rear of the two axles (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear of the two axles (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front of the two axles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse light in-op

Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Several areas of heavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside front inner arches.

Fail 19 Jun 2023 45,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Forward axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Forward axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Several areas of heavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside front inner arches.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,269 miles

Several areas of surface corrosion Nearside and offside front inner arches.

Several areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle nearside and offside inner steps

Fail 22 Jun 2022 31,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Several areas of surface corrosion Nearside and offside front inner arches.

Several areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle nearside and offside inner steps

Pass 15 Feb 2022 27,316 miles

Clamp missing centre exhaust silencer.

Several areas of heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 Feb 2022 27,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Clamp missing centre exhaust silencer.

Several areas of heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Jul 2021 25,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,767 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 21,708 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,865 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,953 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,114 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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MV05 DLF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV05 DLF, 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 MV05 DLF registered?

MV05 DLF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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