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SJ05 GAO

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,046 mi
Last recorded77,046 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 GAO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,654 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 71,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 64,549 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 64,549 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 62,546 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 61,826 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch spy hole for wishbone bolts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp out

Fail 21 Dec 2022 61,826 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch upper (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg next to cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch spy hole for wishbone bolts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp out

Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,438 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,840 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,434 miles

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,598 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,392 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,422 miles

Nearside Front Chassis corroded

Offside Front Chassis corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 39,422 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Chassis corroded

Offside Front Chassis corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,778 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,775 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,630 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 31,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,623 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,710 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,718 miles

front and rear no plates not displaying BS AU145d or post code and name of plate supplier

n.s.f. and o.s.f. mudflaps insecure

third brake not standard inoperative

Fail 1 Jun 2010 23,705 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear no plates not displaying BS AU145d or post code and name of plate supplier

n.s.f. and o.s.f. mudflaps insecure

third brake not standard inoperative

Pass 27 May 2009 16,919 miles

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

long handbrake lever travel

Fail 25 May 2009 16,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,599 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ05 GAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ05 GAO, 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 SJ05 GAO registered?

SJ05 GAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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