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BU05 MKO

2005 Fiat Chausson

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,526 mi
Last recorded72,526 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 MKO
MakeFiat
ModelChausson
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 72,526 miles

under body corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 72,427 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 68,711 miles

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

Front sump corroded

Front washers poor

Nearside Front seat loose, latch spring snapped but seat secure

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 68,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front sump corroded

Front washers poor

Nearside Front seat loose, latch spring snapped but seat secure

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,660 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded / holed (not within prescribed area) rear, lower

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded / holed (not within prescribed area) front, lower

under-body corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2023 65,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded / holed (not within prescribed area) rear, lower

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded / holed (not within prescribed area) front, lower

under-body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2022 62,898 miles

both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

both front sills starting to corrode (steps)

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

both jacking point areas corroded

both n/s amber marked lights not working

exhaust corroded

o/s r amber side marker not working

o/s/f inner wheel arch/jacking point arear excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 27 Jul 2022 62,896 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

both front sills starting to corrode (steps)

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

both jacking point areas corroded

both n/s amber marked lights not working

exhaust corroded

o/s r amber side marker not working

o/s/f inner wheel arch/jacking point arear excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Apr 2021 57,534 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,254 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,254 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,277 miles

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

Offside side marker lamps inop

minimal clearance on rear bump stops

Fail 29 Mar 2018 46,277 miles

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

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

Offside side marker lamps inop

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

minimal clearance on rear bump stops

Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,034 miles

exhaust deteriorated

minimal clearance on rear bump stops

Fail 25 Mar 2017 41,033 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk trapped under seat frame (5.2.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

minimal clearance on rear bump stops

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,402 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s & n/s front and o/s & n/s rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust frontpipe corroded but not blowing

o/s & n/s front o/s & n/s rear tyre sidewalls cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 19 May 2012 22,209 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,809 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 142,022 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 14,022 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Chausson?

Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
2,270
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Headlamp aim too low 6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 6
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BU05 MKO is a 2005 Fiat Chausson in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

The most common reason a Fiat Chausson fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 MKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Chausson typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Chausson is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 MKO is a 2005 Fiat Chausson, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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