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WV05 UCW

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,701 mi
Last recorded125,701 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 UCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 125,701 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 123,098 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 May 2024 123,098 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Feb 2023 12,103 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 111,987 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,636 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,756 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,961 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,260 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 97,258 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,690 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limits on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres wearing close to limits on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,043 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,326 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,269 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 UCW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCW, 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 WV05 UCW registered?

WV05 UCW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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