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LA56 LAY

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,005 mi
Last recorded74,005 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 LAY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,005 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 74,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 70,221 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 70,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 57,066 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 54,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,060 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,120 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 24,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,084 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,224 miles

wipers poor

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,908 miles

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R tyres cracking on sidewalls but not exposing cords.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 15,902 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

centre exhaust system damaged but isnt leaking

n/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r tyres are all slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,555 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 14,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,896 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 12,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,960 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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LA56 LAY is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LA56 LAY, 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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What year was LA56 LAY registered?

LA56 LAY is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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