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BX05 SZT

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,601 mi
Last recorded33,601 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 SZT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 33,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 32,852 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust rubber perished

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 32,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fell off when testing them (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust rubber perished

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reversing lights not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished/ split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear tow ball drop plate, being used to rise tow ball??

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 31,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively skipping screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively skipping screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished/ split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear tow ball drop plate, being used to rise tow ball??

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 26,752 miles

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

Central Front Lower radiator support corroded badly, and radiator dropped slightly

Rear reverse lights not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside skip screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,442 miles

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 25,440 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reverse lights not working

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,824 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all. cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 22,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low both. adjusters siezed (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all. cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 22,208 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 16,572 miles

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

slight underbody surface rust.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,404 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underbody condition (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,207 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,495 miles

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded.

offside front coil spring slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 6,276 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 5,911 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 5,389 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 5,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2009 4,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 3,800 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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BX05 SZT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX05 SZT, 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 BX05 SZT registered?

BX05 SZT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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