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YY05 BTY

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,922 mi
Last recorded35,922 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 BTY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 35,922 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 34,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 34,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg at crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 33,491 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 31,301 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed at radiator support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 29,661 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 26,960 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 22,123 miles

Offside Front marker light in op

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 May 2017 22,123 miles

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

Offside Front marker light in op

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,283 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 20,283 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear side marker lamp in op

Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,630 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 17,630 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,346 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 12,345 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 10,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 9,576 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 9,576 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1x o/s body light inop

2x body lights inop

Pass 19 Aug 2011 7,930 miles

one body light not working both sides

slight kick on both front brakes

Fail 19 Aug 2011 7,930 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

one body light not working both sides

slight kick on both front brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,312 miles

o/s/f top strut bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Jun 2009 5,054 miles

n/s pad sensor wire rubs tyre at full lock

Pass 3 Jun 2008 4,518 miles

adjusted both headlights

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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YY05 BTY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YY05 BTY, 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 YY05 BTY registered?

YY05 BTY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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