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R40 PDO

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

116,918 mi
Last recorded116,918 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 PDO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 114,328 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 111,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine to gearbox bolt loose

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2023 110,597 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 104,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 87,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 81,264 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2016 76,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2014 64,390 miles

Intermitant fault on n/s repeater light but working on test

Fail 15 May 2013 59,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 59,412 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,554 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 45,810 miles

Oil leak

steering rack slight play/wear

Pass 7 May 2010 36,632 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 13 May 2009 29,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R40 PDO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R40 PDO, 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 R40 PDO registered?

R40 PDO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is R40 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 PDO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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