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VIL 9899

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests48 (29 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate60.4%

Mileage

37,855 mi
Last recorded37,855 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9899
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

29 pass 19 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 37,855 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,212 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 37,853 miles

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 15 May 2024 36,847 miles

slight exhaust blow.

Fail 7 May 2024 36,833 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 33,905 miles

Front sub frame heavily corroded/waxoiled

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassis leg

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear leaf spring brackets slight corrosion

hand brake cables/link rod corroded

slight corrosion to various brake hose ferrells/unions

various suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2023 33,901 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded and leaking from pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Reverse lamp not working, not mandatory on this age of vehicle.

Vehicle under sealed.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 32,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule single hose only (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pipe slightly corroded

exhaust brackets slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 32,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch Corroded + Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut Turret Corroded + Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg Behind Strut Corroded + Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Step Corroded + Holed Various Places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point Corroded + Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded + Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut Turret Corroded + Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease/ Waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch Pipe Corroded

Exhaust Mounts Corroded

Handbrake Lever Rod Corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Single Hose On Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,901 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material waxoiled / slight corrosion to various brake hose Ferrell's/ hand brake cables slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery tray corroded

both head lamp beam images slightly dull lens need cleaning

exhaust system deteriorated

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 29,558 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.49 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,332 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 27,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake hoses, bracket rotten (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake hoses (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded all pipes to and from rack and pipes that are part of the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake discs all rusty

front subframe rusty

rear brake pipe nuts rusty

underside very rusty

front crossmember rotten and chassis rotten, not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,128 miles

All tyres have perishing

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

Pipes on power steering rack corroded

Radiator support beam corroded

Underside of vehicle inc. components have surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2018 25,121 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All tyres have perishing

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

Pipes on power steering rack corroded

Radiator support beam corroded

Underside of vehicle inc. components have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 22,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres has advanced perishing,to terad and side wall areas

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

most steel brake pipes has advanced furring under plastic coating,and becomeing poor

Fail 3 Jul 2017 227,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres has advanced perishing,to terad and side wall areas

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

most steel brake pipes has advanced furring under plastic coating,and becomeing poor

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,498 miles

Both front tyres slightly perishing.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 36,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front feed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour not tested dew to leak (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking above rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,811 miles

Oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2015 15,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2014 14,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 36,110 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 36,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,179 miles

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

all four 215/75R16C tyres showing signs of cracking

corrosion to underside and components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 12,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

all four 215/75R16C tyres showing signs of cracking

corrosion to underside and components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,039 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,523 miles

front crossmember heavely corroded n o RfR's found

Fail 20 Apr 2012 34,523 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front crossmember heavely corroded n o RfR's found

Pass 1 Nov 2011 12,092 miles

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

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

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

pas pipes at rack corroding

surface corrosion to nearside front brake disc outer surface

surface corrosion to nearside rear brake disc outer surface

surface corrosion to underside/ steering/ suspension/ brake and exhaust components

Fail 15 Apr 2011 33,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 33,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,855 miles

Both Front And Rear Tyres Are 6 Years Old And Cracked And perished.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Apr 2010 28,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,376 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,882 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 26,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,549 miles

both front wiper blades spitting

Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,317 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 22,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,708 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 17,708 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

offside front tyre walls cracking up

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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VIL 9899 is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.4%.

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 VIL 9899, 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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VIL 9899 is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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