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WA05 GDU

2005 Fiat Bessacarr

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,746 mi
Last recorded36,746 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Bessacarr30,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 GDU
MakeFiat
ModelBessacarr
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 36,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 34,892 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 34,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 34,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 34,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 33,600 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 32,465 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint in front of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 32,665 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nearside side moulding and nearside rear wheelarch moulding insecure

wooden floor excessively rotten in several areas

Fail 18 May 2021 32,662 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nearside side moulding and nearside rear wheelarch moulding insecure

wooden floor excessively rotten in several areas

Fail 26 Oct 2020 32,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 30,172 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 30,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 29,321 miles

Offside Front cv gator perished

Offside Rear light unit cracked

general chassis corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2018 29,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front cv gator perished

Offside Rear light unit cracked

general chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tail light lens cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tail light lens cracked

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,732 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 11,424 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,516 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bessacarr?

Based on 4,786 MOT tests across 465 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,803
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Stop lamp not working 10
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WA05 GDU is a 2005 Fiat Bessacarr in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Bessacarr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 30,225 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 Bessacarr fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA05 GDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bessacarr typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Bessacarr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA05 GDU registered?

WA05 GDU is a 2005 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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