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WV55 XBU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,976 mi
Last recorded125,976 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 XBU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 125,976 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split, deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis at inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis at inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded Holed (6.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Leaf spring mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Flexible brake hoses not secured

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside outriggers (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile holder ()

Leaf spring prescribed areas corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner quarter panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower inner valance holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wiring loom insecure below radiator

Pass 22 Jun 2022 123,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch, not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bumper bar corroded and holed not structural (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 123,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 117,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 103,639 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both inner sills corroded

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside wiper blade torn

slight weep from nearside front cv boot

Pass 21 Jul 2017 101,378 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

slight seep from nearside front cv boot

Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

diesel leak

drivers seat damaged

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

exhuast system corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

diesel leak

drivers seat damaged

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

exhuast system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,087 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers seat damaged

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers seat damaged

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

os lower cover insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

os lower cover insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,109 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 65,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2009 54,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,626 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 42,626 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XBU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XBU, 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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WV55 XBU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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