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YR05 VJL

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,109 mi
Last recorded179,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VJL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 179,109 miles

one exhaust mounting broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front chassis corroded by front crossmember

screw and nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2014 179,106 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front chassis corroded by front crossmember

screw and nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 172,913 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust hanger broken

Front number plate cracked

Nail in N/S Front tyre

O/S Front chassis leg corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 25 May 2013 172,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust hanger broken

Front number plate cracked

Nail in N/S Front tyre

O/S Front chassis leg corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2012 155,190 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 23 May 2011 147,718 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 147,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 140,086 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight playin steering rack

Fail 20 May 2010 140,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight playin steering rack

Pass 19 May 2009 130,103 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 130,103 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 115,781 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 115,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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YR05 VJL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YR05 VJL, 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 YR05 VJL registered?

YR05 VJL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is YR05 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 VJL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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