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VET 40Y

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,528 mi
Last recorded66,528 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVET 40Y
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,528 miles

front discs corroded on inside faces

windscreen has a chip in zone A

Fail 18 Aug 2025 66,528 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front discs corroded on inside faces

windscreen has a chip in zone A

Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,380 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2024 66,380 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,155 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,371 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 63,329 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 61,783 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 61,782 miles

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

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

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 16 Jul 2020 61,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,786 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 59,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake rod very close to underside of vehicle water tank

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,709 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,125 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/r handbrake effort half of n/s/r

advise o/s/r tyre perishing

advise wipers smeary

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,303 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings split - new mtgs required

recommend wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,449 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,878 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,122 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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VET 40Y is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey 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 VET 40Y, 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 VET 40Y registered?

VET 40Y is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 June 2005.

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