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SY05 DAO

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,557 mi
Last recorded152,557 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 DAO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 152,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 143,259 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 143,236 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 134,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,421 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion present at radiator mounting

Fail 12 Dec 2012 124,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

airbag light on

battery insecure

both wiper blades torn

screenwashers frozen

Fail 29 Jun 2012 124,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AIRBAG LAMP ON

N/S/F DISC PITTED

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 121,011 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 121,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 116,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 112,571 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 105,482 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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SY05 DAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White 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 SY05 DAO, 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 SY05 DAO registered?

SY05 DAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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