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SL05 ZVF

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,048 mi
Last recorded184,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 184,048 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 165,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 165,838 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wipers parking in a position on window that obstructs drivers view (8.2.1c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 142,577 miles

offside and nearside front tyres inner tred worn 195/70/15

Fail 12 Jan 2016 142,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and nearside front struts (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front tyres inner tred worn 195/70/15

Pass 20 Jan 2015 130,344 miles

advide rear tyres worn outer and inner tread

advise handbrake travel

advise nearside front inner wing holed

advise nearside rear wheel bearing slighly niosy

Fail 16 Jan 2015 130,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise handbrake travel

advise nearside front inner wing holed

advise nearside rear wheel bearing slighly niosy

advise offside front tyre worn inner tread

Fail 23 Jan 2014 119,740 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,740 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 109,942 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 100,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,306 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,130 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 46,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,873 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 ZVF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVF, 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 SL05 ZVF registered?

SL05 ZVF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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