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SB05 VZC

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,708 mi
Last recorded88,708 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 VZC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various across floor of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rearmost (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rearmost mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside bonnet hinge deterorated

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

one mounting on rear exhaust section insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,424 miles

3rd from rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Front strut upper bearing slightly notchy

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2017 65,424 miles

3rd from rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Front strut upper bearing slightly notchy

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,559 miles

front exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,004 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 38,008 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,952 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 30,951 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,504 miles

power steering pipes on rack rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2010 18,504 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

power steering pipes on rack rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,587 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)

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

all hand brake cables slightly rusted

engine temperature gauge faulty

nearside rear bumper section slightly insecure

power steering rack pipes rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2009 14,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all hand brake cables slightly rusted

engine temperature gauge faulty

nearside rear bumper section slightly insecure

power steering rack pipes rusty

Pass 31 May 2007 9,255 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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SB05 VZC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB05 VZC, 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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SB05 VZC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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