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UHS 1W

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHS 1W
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 57,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning wiring adrift at nsf brake calliper

Fail 31 Mar 2025 57,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre section joint flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning wiring adrift at nsf brake calliper

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,742 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHROUD CORRODED AND HOLED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHTS CRAZED (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ON STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,988 miles

Exhaust silencer out shroud corroded and holed

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded 2 pipes on top of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,504 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING FUMES

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT RETAINER NEAR STEERING COLUMN ON UNDERSIDE OF DRIVERS FOOTWELL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT WEEP FROM O/S OF POWER STEERING RACK AT GAITER (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded POWER STEERING RACK HYDRAULIC PIPES BOTH CORRODED (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 49,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 46,063 miles

exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2018 46,063 miles

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

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

exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,031 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 40,410 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front coil springs not located against stoppers

oil dampness around sump

Fail 4 May 2015 40,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front coil springs not located against stoppers

oil dampness around sump

Pass 7 May 2014 38,987 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 38,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,845 miles

small cracks in tyer walls n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,282 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,033 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,483 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,887 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 24,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

(1) rear exhaust silencer box outer skin separating.

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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UHS 1W is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UHS 1W, 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 UHS 1W registered?

UHS 1W is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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