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WV05 NFJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,540 mi
Last recorded107,540 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 107,540 miles

General corrosion to chassis

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 107,540 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion to chassis

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 105,128 miles

n/s/r lamp unit repaired with tape

oil residue on engine

small amount of grease escaping from o/s outer cv boot

underbody & chassis corroding

various marks to body & wheels

Fail 3 Mar 2014 105,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant header tank empty

n/s/r lamp unit repaired with tape

oil residue on engine

small amount of grease escaping from o/s outer cv boot

underbody & chassis corroding

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,746 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake light not working

nearside wiper torn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 99,619 miles

body dents scuffs and scrapes

body trims missing

centre brake lamp not working

engine oil leaks

fooptbrake anti slip pad wearing

outer sills damaged from previous jacking of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2012 99,612 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

body dents scuffs and scrapes

body trims missing

centre brake lamp not working

engine oil leaks

fooptbrake anti slip pad wearing

outer sills damaged from previous jacking of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,297 miles

clutch and brake pedal pads worn

n/s/r tyre small cut to side wall

o/s body trim missing and rear part loose

Fail 6 Jun 2011 92,297 miles

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

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

clutch and brake pedal pads worn

n/s/r tyre small cut to side wall

o/s body trim missing and rear part loose

Pass 27 Mar 2010 73,373 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 73,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,245 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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WV05 NFJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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