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SL05 ZVT

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,992 mi
Last recorded159,992 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 ZVT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 159,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Fail 4 Mar 2015 159,989 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Pass 26 Mar 2014 141,552 miles

clutch and brake anti slip worn

Fail 25 Mar 2014 141,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

clutch and brake anti slip worn

oil leaks from turbo and oil filter

Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,999 miles

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

Oil leak

strut tops rough

wiper arms fouling but clearing screen

Fail 15 Mar 2013 123,999 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

strut tops rough

wiper arms fouling but clearing screen

Pass 20 Mar 2012 107,494 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 107,494 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,051 miles

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

exhaust rubber broken

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2011 89,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber broken

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,036 miles

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts heavily deteiorated

o/sa/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,669 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,669 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,610 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 ZVT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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