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V7 USA

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

63,245 mi
Last recorded63,245 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 USA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 63,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 63,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,971 miles

Rear shockers corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2025 62,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear shockers corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,520 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 62,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,584 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately hangs down (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 59,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately hangs down (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,921 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 57,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side axle 3 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side axle 3 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,989 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 56,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,434 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,055 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 47,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,484 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 40,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,304 miles

Sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,072 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,279 miles

All 4 Rear Brake Disc'ss Corroded.

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

Sump Corroded.

Towbar Corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 25,279 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

All 4 Rear Brake Disc'ss Corroded.

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

Sump Corroded.

Towbar Corroded.

Pass 31 May 2011 24,407 miles

All 4 Rear Shock Absorber Casings Corroded, But Not Excessive.

All 4 Rear Tyres Are 6 Years Old.

Both Front Tyres Are 7 Years Old.

Exhaust System Corroded.

Exhaust Tail Pipe Slightly Blowing.

Front Subframe Rear Mounting Point Area N/S And O/S Corroded.

Plastic Belt Cover Loose, O/S Of Engine.

Rear Brake Disc's Corroded.

Small Split In O/S/F Wiper Blade.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,246 miles

All four Brake Discs On Rear Axle's Slightly Corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Wiper blade starting To Smear Windscreen.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,046 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,198 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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V7 USA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V7 USA, 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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V7 USA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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