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SO05 FXB

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FXB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 89,839 miles

both front lower ball joints have movement

fuel tank damp

movement in steering rack

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2019 89,838 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower ball joints have movement

fuel tank damp

movement in steering rack

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 15 May 2018 77,725 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 77,710 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking load valve (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 68,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed x 1 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 245/45x18

Offside inner cv boot leaking and gearbox seal

brake load valve damp

brake pipes at o/s/f and n/s/f corroding

Fail 6 May 2017 68,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all bulbs affected (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed x 1 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 245/45x18

Offside inner cv boot leaking and gearbox seal

brake load valve damp

brake pipes at o/s/f and n/s/f corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,570 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 62,570 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,323 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle is being run on car tyres

Fail 22 Jan 2015 55,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle is being run on car tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,843 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jan 2014 47,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 40,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,146 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 35,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,003 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 28,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 7,466 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 FXB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

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

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