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SW05 MLE

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,228 mi
Last recorded77,228 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 MLE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,228 miles

All exhaust rubbers splitting.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear taillight broken.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,228 miles

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

All exhaust rubbers splitting.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear taillight broken.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,120 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,143 miles

blue smoke emmited on accelerarion

Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,143 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

blue smoke emmited on accelerarion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,905 miles

Coolant leak

some blue smoke st high revs

Fail 13 Jul 2011 50,905 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

some blue smoke st high revs

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,886 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 42,886 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,940 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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SW05 MLE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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