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YT05 VAX

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 VAX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 135,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point to inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded in middle and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 May 2017 104,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,208 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 103,193 miles

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,550 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 101,550 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,107 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,842 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 91,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 78,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,893 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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YT05 VAX 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 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 YT05 VAX, 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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YT05 VAX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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