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RV55 JAO

2005 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,123 mi
Last recorded54,123 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 JAO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 54,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 54,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 51,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 51,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 49,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,826 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 46,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose buy turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,225 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,703 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,205 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,487 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,034 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,716 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

advise front brake discs lipped

advise rear brake adjustment

Fail 5 Sep 2011 29,198 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

advise front brake discs lipped

advise rear brake adjustment

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,910 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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RV55 JAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV55 JAO, 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 RV55 JAO registered?

RV55 JAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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