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VO05 ODL

2005 Fiat Ducato

Brown Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 ODL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 80,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 22 Jul 2025 79,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front spring bracket slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front spring bracket slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system in general

Pass 26 Jun 2024 77,961 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 77,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,169 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,620 miles

exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2022 74,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,683 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 73,681 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,950 miles

GEAR LEVER FAULT

GENERAL RUST

Nearside DOOR CHECK STRAP DAMAGED

Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM

Offside WINDOW FAULT

SPEEDO GLASS DAMAGED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,194 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

GEAR LEVER FAULT

GENERAL RUST

Nearside DOOR CHECK STRAP DAMAGED

Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM

SPEEDO COVER DAMAGED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,194 miles

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

EXHAUST RUSTED

GEAR LEVER FAULT

GENERAL RUST

Nearside DOOR CHECK STRAP DAMAGED

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

Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM

SPEEDO COVER DAMAGED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,762 miles

GEAR LEVER FAULT

Fail 13 Aug 2018 70,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected WARNING WIRE WILL NEED NEW PADS (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

GEAR LEVER FAULT

HANDBRAKE EFFORT JUST IN LIMIT AT 16%

Inner WING GROMMITS MISSING 2

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Offside WINDOW NOT WORKING

Rear OFFSIDE SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT 115KG NO LOCK UP NEARSIDE 115KG NO LOCK UP

Upper RAD MOUNTINGS SPLIT

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,706 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 67,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,990 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 64,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure to nearside

Nearside front, offside front and rear axle brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded

Scratches to windscreen not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,616 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres devoid of tread to inner edges

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres devoid of tread to inner edges

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,900 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 50,900 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,814 miles

Nearside front cv boot grease weeping passed.

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 41,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front cv boot grease weeping passed.

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 36,792 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,716 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 30,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,117 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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VO05 ODL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Brown with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 VO05 ODL, 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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VO05 ODL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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