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SV05 GJX

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

75,214 mi
Last recorded75,214 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 GJX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,214 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas of corrosion at chassis front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery tray holed and corroded

rear springs and mounts corroded

spare wheel box section

spare wheel carrier corroded and holed

Fail 16 Sep 2025 75,214 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas of corrosion at chassis front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery tray holed and corroded

rear springs and mounts corroded

spare wheel box section

spare wheel carrier corroded and holed

Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,948 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four at front calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside chassis front to rear corroded at various places

Offside chassis corroded at various places front to rear

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pivot box section corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear box section at spare corroded

battery tray holed

both front door steps /inner steps corroded and holed not within prescribed area

both rear springs corroded

fuel filler pipe damp

spare wheel carrier corroded and holed

Fail 14 Aug 2024 73,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened box section corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at various areas front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded at various areas front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

battery tray holed under bonnet

both front door steps badly corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

both rear bleed nipples badly corroded

both rear leaf springs badly corroded

fuel filler pipe damp

rear box section corroded at spare wheel carrier

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filler damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering rack pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door step patch insecure and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded front to rear at several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step badly holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front to rear corroded at several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section at handbrake cable mountings (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear box section holed at spare wheel carrier

both rear leaf springs badly corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 11 Aug 2023 71,817 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section holed at shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filler damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering rack pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door step patch insecure and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded front to rear at several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step badly holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front to rear corroded at several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section at handbrake cable mountings (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear box section holed at spare wheel carrier

both rear leaf springs badly corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,608 miles

Lower gear box mounting deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside front inner sill corrode/holed, not within 30cm of any component mounting point

Rear shock absorber casing corroded/partially missing

Reverse light in-op

Fail 2 Jun 2022 70,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Inner sill badly corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

there is a problem with gearbox

Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,940 miles

Front chassis and rear of front wheel arch corroded but outwith prescribed areas

Fail 3 Jun 2021 69,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front chassis and rear of front wheel arch corroded but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,475 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 69,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 67,083 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 67,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,473 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 65,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 61,628 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 61,621 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 14 Apr 2016 58,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 58,826 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 56,112 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade torn

rear exhaust detrated

Fail 21 Apr 2014 50,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade torn

rear exhaust detrated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,508 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,361 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,016 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 17,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,625 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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SV05 GJX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SV05 GJX, 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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SV05 GJX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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