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WV55 XDL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,159 mi
Last recorded89,159 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 89,159 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points and body outriggers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points and body outriggers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points and body outriggers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points and body outriggers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,532 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

exhaust mounts perished & split

Fail 20 Aug 2020 85,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

exhaust mounts perished & split

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,798 miles

Central brake light not working.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,798 miles

Central brake light not working.

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Corrosion to NSR Inner sill

Offside Front Inner Corrosion to OSF inner wheel arch

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Slight play inner steering arm.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 80,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both rear wheels fouling inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Corrosion to NSR Inner sill

Offside Front Inner Corrosion to OSF inner wheel arch

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Slight play inner steering arm.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 80,789 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside,offside (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre tred low on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

both rear tyres edges worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 53,355 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,672 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,341 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 XDL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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