CarVerify

Free Car Check

R905 BCA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 BCA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 85,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to nearside and offside lower steps

Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,856 miles

slight corrosion to nearside and offside lower steps

Fail 29 Aug 2024 83,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to nearside and offside lower steps

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,855 miles

slight corrosion to nearside and offside lower steps

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,132 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 81,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on n/s less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 77,810 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on n/s less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,533 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,532 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 67,421 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,763 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,843 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 63,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,981 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,080 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,118 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R905 BCA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 R905 BCA, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R905 BCA?

You can check the full history of R905 BCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R905 BCA registered?

R905 BCA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R905 BCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 BCA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R905 BCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R905 BCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.