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WV55 DVC

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DVC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,672 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,588 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,765 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 63,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,380 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,791 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,435 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,678 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 36,678 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 120,383 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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WV55 DVC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WV55 DVC, 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 WV55 DVC registered?

WV55 DVC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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