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YJ55 YPU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,678 mi
Last recorded111,678 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 YPU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,678 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,367 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,964 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 88,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,594 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 80,594 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

two rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,879 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,918 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 46,914 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 YPU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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