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SL05 ZWU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,329 mi
Last recorded61,329 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,223 miles

advice on further look at n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,223 miles

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

advice on further look at n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,349 miles

Centre Front Oil leak turbo area ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,612 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 44,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,469 miles

scoring on windscreen but not adversley affecting the drivers view.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 37,469 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

scoring on windscreen but not adversley affecting the drivers view.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,953 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 29,953 miles

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

front brake pads deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,805 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 23,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,239 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 17,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,727 miles

3 exhaust rubbers heavly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2008 9,303 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 ZWU 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 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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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