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SL05 YGJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,857 mi
Last recorded153,857 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YGJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 153,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 23 Jan 2017 145,602 miles

Both front wipers worn

Exhaust system corroded/ supporting rubber missing

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

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

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

Nearside rear arch area corroded

Noise coming front front of vehicle when turning, needs further investigatiopn

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 145,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Both front wipers worn

Exhaust system corroded/ supporting rubber missing

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

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

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

Nearside rear arch area corroded

Noise coming front front of vehicle when turning, needs further investigatiopn

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 144,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 14,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 133,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 133,203 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s inner wheel (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot broken (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 116,240 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 116,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,455 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine emits slight blue smokes during acceleration

fuel tank has slight contaminated

n/s/r/tyre has slight line cracks

steering rack pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,913 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine emits slight blue smokes during acceleration

fuel tank has slight contaminated

n/s/r/tyre has slight line cracks

steering rack pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 81,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 74,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,553 miles

surface rust on power steering pipes

Pass 14 May 2009 61,383 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,991 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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SL05 YGJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL05 YGJ, 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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SL05 YGJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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