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ST55 RUW

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 RUW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 128,226 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle excessively corroded in non structural locations, advise repair before it spreads

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,971 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bonnet hinge damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 109,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak the top bearing/mount is rough in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bonnet hinge damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,428 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non-structural cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 100,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non-structural cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,013 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 88,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,622 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016
Fail 28 Jan 2016

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,195 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,671 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,140 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,434 miles

advise nearside front tyyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,301 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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ST55 RUW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST55 RUW, 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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ST55 RUW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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