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MV05 HDJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,457 mi
Last recorded49,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 HDJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 49,457 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 48,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 47,198 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust Centre box deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,223 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 46,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret holed due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret holed due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch behind brake pipes flaking/scabs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch behind brake pipes flaking/scabs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,324 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,751 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 43,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 20 Dec 2019 37,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 35,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slight misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,674 miles

Sweat leak on powersteering rack pipe

Fail 5 Jan 2018 33,673 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Sweat leak on powersteering rack pipe

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 21,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 15,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,741 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 11,731 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,340 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 HDJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

MV05 HDJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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