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SO05 ZGS

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,718 mi
Last recorded56,718 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 ZGS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 56,718 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rad support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 52,925 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front corroded in wheel arch where brake pipes are mounted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front corroded in wheel arch where brake pipes are mounted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

front radiator mount corroded and holed

rear leaf springs and mounts corroded but not holed

rear toe-bar corroded but not holed

sill around vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 52,925 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front corroded in wheel arch where brake pipes are mounted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front corroded in wheel arch where brake pipes are mounted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

front radiator mount corroded and holed

rear leaf springs and mounts corroded but not holed

rear toe-bar corroded but not holed

sill around vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,887 miles

Bolt on front cross member corroded & holed

Fail 11 Aug 2022 52,886 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Bolt on front cross member corroded & holed

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,880 miles

Both front brake discs rusty due to standing

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,875 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,460 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,882 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 50,882 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,044 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,499 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 46,499 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,191 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,191 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,838 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 38,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,826 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 31,826 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,370 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 ZGS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SO05 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

SO05 ZGS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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