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R888 VAN

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,915 mi
Last recorded57,915 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 VAN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 57,915 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 56,837 miles

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,561 miles

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 Jul 2024 55,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,598 miles

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating ( outer skin )

Fail 15 Jul 2022 52,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating ( outer skin )

Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,648 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 50,648 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,397 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 49,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,809 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 48,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,571 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,537 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 46,503 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 46,503 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,405 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

a complete check of some of the brake pipes was not possible due to grease coating

little clearance at both rear bump stops

slight drag on nearside rear wheel when rotated backwards

Fail 15 Mar 2012 41,410 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

a complete check of the brake pipes was not possible due to grease coating

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,410 miles

a complete check of the brake pipes was not possible due to grease coating

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,621 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,075 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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R888 VAN is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R888 VAN, 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 R888 VAN registered?

R888 VAN is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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