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YJ55 DAU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,820 mi
Last recorded41,820 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 DAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 41,820 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 41,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 13yrs old. 215/75/16c. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise from front wheel when rotated but nothing found at time of test.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 13yrs old. 215/75/16c. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2025 41,036 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area/lower inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 13yrs old. 215/75/16c. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise from front wheel when rotated but nothing found at time of test.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 13yrs old. 215/75/16c. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2024 38,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 38,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 36,678 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 34,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 34,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear corroded due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 32,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,420 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 30,420 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,493 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,729 miles

Rear All rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,123 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 28,123 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,312 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 20,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,426 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 18,744 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,459 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 11,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 11,732 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,023 miles

Headlamp alignment.

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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YJ55 DAU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YJ55 DAU, 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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YJ55 DAU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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