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VX55 BUE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,636 mi
Last recorded21,636 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BUE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 21,636 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 19,345 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 19,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 16,949 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 15,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 14,786 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 13,512 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Apr 2021 13,509 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 May 2020 12,629 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 11,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 10,079 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 9,746 miles

Center Brake Light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2016 9,640 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

centre brake light led type partially illuminates

oil filter corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 9,640 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

centre brake light led type partially illuminates

oil filter corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 9,473 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 8,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 8,919 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 8,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 8,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,206 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,456 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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VX55 BUE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX55 BUE, 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 VX55 BUE registered?

VX55 BUE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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