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PO55 WHD

2005 Fiat Ducato

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

193,370 mi
Last recorded193,370 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 WHD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 193,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation axle 2 (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis from centre to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis from centre to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system onto calliper axle 3 (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

chassis has been covered with thick under seal, some areas of chassis are obscured from view by other components, full assessment is not possible

rear suspension arms have been covered with thick under seal, full assessment is not possible

vehicle weight 4202kg when presented for test, customer advised

Pass 17 Apr 2025 190,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

general underside heavy corrosion

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 7 Apr 2025 190,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side rear (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested front brake hose burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side front (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side rear (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability top mount bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail front braided pipe (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 188,130 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 188,130 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 184,740 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plated weight is not reflective of actual tested weight

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on all 4 lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in rear silencer outer casing

general underside surface corrosion

hand brake cables corroded x4

parking brake only just requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2022 182,247 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both number plate lights dull

coolant level low

corrosion in rear exhaust silencer outer casing

exhaust tail pipe snapped off

nearside side repeater light output slightly reduced

offside front inner sill panel /mud flap loose

plated weight is not reflective of actual tested weight

slight corrosion in both front inner wings

wipers parking on scuttle panel

Pass 6 Apr 2021 179,799 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both number plate lights dull

corrosion in offside front inner sill but not in a prescribed area

corrosion in rear exhaust silencer outer casing

exhaust tail pipe crushed

plated weight is not reflective of actual tested weight

wipers parking on scuttle panel

Fail 6 Apr 2021 179,799 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side axle 3 (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both number plate lights dull

corrosion in offside front inner sill but not in a prescribed area

corrosion in rear exhaust silencer outer casing

exhaust tail pipe crushed

plated weight is not reflective of actual tested weight

wipers parking on scuttle panel

Pass 4 Feb 2020 178,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both number plate lights slightly deteriorated but still illuminating plate

corrosion in offside front inner sill but not in a prescribed area

corrosion in rear exhaust box outer casing

exhaust flexible tail pipe crushed

plated weight is not reflective of actual tested weight

wiper arms parking on scuttle panel

Fail 3 Feb 2020 178,320 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both number plate lights slightly deteriorated but still illuminating plate

corrosion in offside front inner sill but not in a prescribed area

corrosion in rear exhaust box outer casing

exhaust flexible tail pipe crushed

plated weight is not reflective of actual tested weight

wiper arms parking on scuttle panel

Pass 8 Feb 2019 174,844 miles

BOTH REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING PLATE

FLEXIBLE TAILPIPE CRUSHED

MAJOR EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER DETERIORATED

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON N/S/R

PLATED WEIGHT IS NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL TESTED WEIGHT

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNTS DETERIORATED

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

WELDING REPAIR TO THE REAR OF THE O/S/F CHASSIS ADJACENT TO ALKO CHASSIS REPAIR WELDING INCOMPLETE

Fail 4 Feb 2019 174,844 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working CENTRE STOP LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING PLATE

FLEXIBLE TAILPIPE CRUSHED

MAJOR EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER DETERIORATED

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON N/S/R

PLATED WEIGHT IS NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL TESTED WEIGHT

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNTS DETERIORATED

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

WELDING REPAIR TO THE REAR OF THE O/S/F CHASSIS ADJACENT TO ALKO CHASSIS REPAIR WELDING INCOMPLETE

Fail 27 Nov 2018 174,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR OF SUB FRAME, EXTENDING UP TO ALKO CHASSIS MOUNTING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

CORROSION ON BODY PANELS

N/S/R UPPER INDICATOR INOPERATIVE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP LENSES DIRTY

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 169,347 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 165,068 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 164,887 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch by brake hose mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 164,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades split

both number plate lights slightly deteriorated

corrosion in rear exhaust

driver seat belt buckle slightly deteriorated

n/s/r upper indicator inop but not more than 50%

o/s centre wheel rim slightly buckled

rear exhaust clamp loose

slight oil leak

slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2015 159,978 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 159,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 156,450 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 156,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,440 miles

16 seats fitted at time of test

window bond broke on ns 1 and 2 but window is not insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 120,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 100,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,703 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,656 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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PO55 WHD is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PO55 WHD, 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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PO55 WHD is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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