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FN56 FGC

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

53,144 mi
Last recorded53,144 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 FGC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 53,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 53,058 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lamp holding panel insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front box panel under cab corroded

Nearside Front cross panel corroded under radiator

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front box panel under floor corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all along chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,835 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside of both steps badly corroded and holed, but not in prescribed areas.

Fail 1 Aug 2024 52,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure adrift from mount on chassis (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure adrift from mount to chassis (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside of both steps badly corroded and holed, but not in prescribed areas.

Fail 24 Apr 2024 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/bottom of 'b' piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 51,431 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front corrosion all suspension components

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (leaf spring mountings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion rear axle

Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,357 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 50,356 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 49,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin on back box peeled off corroded

oil sump badly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 49,425 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding on pads (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin on back box peeled off corroded

oil sump badly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,618 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Feb 2018 47,010 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,993 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and underside (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

slight deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 41,993 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and underside (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front unable to fully check testable items due to brake bind

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

slight deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,059 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre heavy perished

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

slight play steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,059 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre heavy perished

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,261 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake noise

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,101 miles

all tyres slight perished

Fail 20 Feb 2014 25,100 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

all tyres slight perished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 20,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,816 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 16,594 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,949 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 7,516 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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FN56 FGC is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 41,972 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 FN56 FGC, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN56 FGC is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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