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PLZ 1181

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,941 mi
Last recorded76,941 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 1181
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 76,941 miles

FULL UNDER BODY UNDER SEALED

Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,372 miles

FULL UNDER BODY UNDER SEALED

Fail 27 Sep 2024 74,281 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,833 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 71,832 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,381 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 69,378 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,329 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 64,324 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,679 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 62,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,271 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 57,271 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,029 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 52,029 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,140 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front cross member corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 42,187 miles

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

front crossmember (raidiatior support) corrded.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,441 miles

front cross member(inc radiator support) corroded

n/s rear tyre perished on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 39,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriated

front cross member(inc radiator support) corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,034 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 35,034 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn at inner edge

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,053 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 27,869 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 27,861 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 23,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 19,543 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 13,473 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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PLZ 1181 is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PLZ 1181, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLZ 1181 registered?

PLZ 1181 is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is PLZ 1181 safe to buy?

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