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SW05 ELO

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,949 mi
Last recorded139,949 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ELO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 139,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi`s (2 pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (leaf spring) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting leaf spring (cross member) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Chassis holed (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut top mounting (inner wing / inner wheel arch) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Chassis holed

Offside Front Chassis seriously corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,938 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 128,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 128,485 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 119,020 miles

Both front tyres on / nearing wear bars. Corrosion underbody and on components. Front anti-roll bar links bushes worn. Brake pedal rubber worn. Both front CV boots leaking.

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2013 119,016 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres on / nearing wear bars. Corrosion underbody and on components. Front anti-roll bar links bushes worn. Brake pedal rubber worn. Both front CV boots leaking.

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to n/s lower mirror glass

Fail 25 Sep 2012 106,713 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to n/s lower mirror glass

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,759 miles

Brake warning light illuminated.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 93,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake warning light illuminated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,164 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 68,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nsr lamp unit in poor condition some damage not affecting light output

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,608 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Offside front brake hose mounted incorrectly.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 50,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate cracked

Offside front brake hose mounted incorrectly.

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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SW05 ELO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SW05 ELO, 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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SW05 ELO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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