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SO05 FWG

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FWG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,056 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Both chassis legs corroded at front subframe mounting points

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

N/s/r light cluster damaged

both front chassis legs corroded at radiator mounting panel

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R light cluster lens cracked not showing white light

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R light cluster lens cracked not showing white light

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 86,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,252 miles

slight bind from n/s/f wheel

Fail 8 Aug 2012

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

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

slight bind from n/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,679 miles

slight bind from n/s/r wheel

Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,679 miles

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

slight bind from n/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,499 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 37,499 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,696 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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SO05 FWG 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 SO05 FWG, 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 SO05 FWG registered?

SO05 FWG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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