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SH05 UPV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,696 mi
Last recorded113,696 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 UPV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 113,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn down to 1.6mm on the inside tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

parking brake efficiency 16% - may need adjustment

Fail 3 Nov 2015 113,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn down to 1.6mm on the inside tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

parking brake efficiency 16% - may need adjustment

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

top strut bearing siezed

Fail 4 Nov 2014 104,801 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

top strut bearing siezed

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,233 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,288 miles

advise hand brake travel

advise ignition switch stays on after starting will cause premature starter wear and failure

advise nearside mirror glass

Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise hand brake travel

advise ignition switch stays on after starting will cause premature starter wear and failure

advise nearside mirror glass

Pass 7 May 2012 78,716 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 78,716 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 78,717 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 78,716 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,999 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 58,474 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2008 44,505 miles

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

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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SH05 UPV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SH05 UPV, 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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SH05 UPV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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