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WV05 NBF

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,233 mi
Last recorded152,233 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 NBF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 152,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch /flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion holes in nearside and offsise inner sills

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 1 May 2019 140,614 miles

general underside of vehicle in poor condition, and signs of corrosion in numerous places.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 140,614 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 132,769 miles

N/S BONNET HINGE BROKEN. NSR, SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING. EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN. EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION. EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS CARRIED OUT.

Fail 1 May 2018 132,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

N/S BONNET HINGE BROKEN. NSR, SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING. EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN. EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION. EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS CARRIED OUT.

Pass 12 May 2017 124,972 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 124,971 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 117,125 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 117,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 110,137 miles

Oil leak

offside headlight slightly damaged but still secure

Fail 1 May 2015 109,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

offside headlight slightly damaged but still secure

Pass 13 May 2014 102,386 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded also corrosion on exhaust flange

slight noise on nearside rear hub

Fail 7 May 2014 102,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust outer skin corroded also corrosion on exhaust flange

slight noise on nearside rear hub

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,046 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 79,264 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,263 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 69,883 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 69,883 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,756 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 47,756 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WV05 NBF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WV05 NBF, 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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WV05 NBF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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