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YJ55 NVL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,819 mi
Last recorded50,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 NVL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 50,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 50,819 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,347 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 48,314 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,680 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 45,626 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,756 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 43,754 miles

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

unable to check the offside rear wheel bearing due to the brake binding

Pass 14 Jul 2022 40,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear side marker lamp inoperative

offside front side marker lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Jul 2022 40,267 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside rear side marker lamp inoperative

offside front side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 14 May 2021 38,044 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe slightly leaking (at rack end ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper side marker not working

Offside Front side marker not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2021 38,044 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe slightly leaking (at rack end ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper side marker not working

Offside Front side marker not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2019 34,061 miles

slight leak from union on power steering rack

Pass 2 May 2018 31,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2017 29,521 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,473 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 18,469 miles

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

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

Off side side marker light inoperative

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,314 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 15,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,187 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 13,187 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,060 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,592 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,264 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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YJ55 NVL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YJ55 NVL, 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 YJ55 NVL registered?

YJ55 NVL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 December 2005.

Is YJ55 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 NVL shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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