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WV05 OVS

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 OVS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 142,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 142,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 136,332 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 135,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake pipe mount corroded

rear crossmembers corroded

underside has been patch welded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 134,645 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

various corrosion under van

Fail 28 Jan 2022 134,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring area (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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

various corrosion under van

Pass 8 Jan 2021 133,422 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s cv boot weeping

oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jan 2020 132,066 miles

n/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit

o/s cv boot weeping

oil leaks

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Fail 14 Jan 2020 132,066 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit

o/s cv boot weeping

oil leaks

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jan 2019 130,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various holes and corrosion outside prescribed areas

front pads low

Fail 7 Jan 2019 130,283 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened bent (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes off when fog switched on (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front pads low

leaf springs fouling body work

various holes due to corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,953 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

o/s cv boot weeping

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Fail 12 Jan 2018 127,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

o/s cv boot weeping

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,870 miles

engine breather pipes broken

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover starting to split

o/s/r leaf spring inverted

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

various corrosion and holes under van but not in prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jan 2017 124,870 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

engine breather pipes broken

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover starting to split

o/s/r leaf spring inverted

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

various corrosion and holes under van but not in prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,846 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r leaf spring weak ?

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

various corrosion/ holes but not in prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jan 2016 120,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r leaf spring weak ?

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

various corrosion/ holes but not in prescribed areas

Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,974 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

offside centre sill holed and corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

tyre size - 215/75/16/C

Fail 22 Dec 2014 115,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

offside centre sill holed and corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

tyre size - 215/75/16/C

Pass 8 Jan 2014 111,160 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

damage to offside rear light lens

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

starter motor noisy operation

Fail 8 Jan 2014 111,157 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

damage to offside rear light lens

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

starter motor noisy operation

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,394 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 106,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r light lens repaired with tape.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 96,516 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r light lens repaired with tape.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 88,895 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 88,843 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,987 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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 OVS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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