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R555 BOW

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,801 mi
Last recorded84,801 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 BOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 84,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,131 miles

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,925 miles

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

corrosion to the underside in several places

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 61,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to the underside in several places

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,058 miles

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion to underside in places

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear section corroded

windowscreen damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,213 miles

exhaust system corroded/front section small hole

front windowscreen cracked but not effecting my drivers view

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,074 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,068 miles

(1)Front tyres worn. (2)All exhaust mountings in poor condition.

Pass 4 May 2011 22,756 miles

(1)OS marker light inoperative. (2)Damage to OSR bodywork. (3)Bad oil leak from engine. (4)Air conditioning pump loose and insecurely monted on engine.

Pass 7 May 2010 18,017 miles

(1) Wiper blade NS in poor condition. Advise replacement. (2) Some perishing of tyre sidewalls to all tyres.

Fail 7 May 2009 13,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front wheel bearing noisey

Rear bump stop clearance becoming low

Pass 7 May 2009 13,430 miles

Off side front wheel bearing noisey

Rear bump stop clearance becoming low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,292 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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R555 BOW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R555 BOW, 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 R555 BOW registered?

R555 BOW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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