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WJ55 AVE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,300 mi
Last recorded87,300 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 AVE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 87,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,255 miles

o/s/r lens damaged-under vehicle/components/inner wheel arches covered by substance-front ball joints have slight lift

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,698 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2020 62,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2020 62,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-side of the vehicle getting heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge of the tread.

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 49,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system getting corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge of the tread.

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,110 miles

coolant leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,110 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,957 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,723 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated....

underside showings of corrosion....

windscreen has slight damage.......

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,281 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside rear marker lamp not working

windscreen has minor damage

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,615 miles

nearside mirror has slight damage

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,475 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,859 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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WJ55 AVE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ55 AVE, 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 WJ55 AVE registered?

WJ55 AVE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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