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RC05 DUC

2005 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC05 DUC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,808 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 65,356 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Secondary numberplate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outrigger/Jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,620 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 61,601 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,529 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,998 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 59,978 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 59,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake system slight grab

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,996 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 56,979 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,226 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,312 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 51,293 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,879 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,702 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 33,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,211 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,141 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,561 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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RC05 DUC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RC05 DUC, 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 RC05 DUC registered?

RC05 DUC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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