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RV05 UKJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 113,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

front cross member excessively corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,855 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring shackle area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring shackle area (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

front cross member excessively corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,724 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 107,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,437 miles

Front cross chassis is corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 101,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Iner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front cross chassis is corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,892 miles

exhaust rubbers perished and cracked

front crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,613 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,743 miles

Exhaust rubbers are splitting

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 43,929 miles

2 rear exhaust mounts

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,929 miles

2 rear exhaust mounts

Fail 7 May 2008 37,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 37,290 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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RV05 UKJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV05 UKJ, 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 RV05 UKJ registered?

RV05 UKJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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