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SO05 FYT

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,070 mi
Last recorded98,070 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FYT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 98,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 96,466 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 96,465 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,691 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to o/s/rear crossmember(near spare wheel carrier fixing.

Fail 5 Oct 2020 93,668 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Compensator/lever inoperative (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to o/s/rear crossmember(near spare wheel carrier fixing.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front bottom arm, worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Track rod has excessive wear. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear light lenses cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,576 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 88,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,314 miles

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

body corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

the hindges are missing from the nearside dropside panel, but the panel is secure in position by the latches

there holes to both sides of the frame for the dropside and bed due to corrosion but there are no protruding or sharp edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,582 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,582 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 53,071 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,363 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 46,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,791 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,632 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,406 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 FYT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

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

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