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ML56 DVG

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,562 mi
Last recorded156,562 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 DVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 156,562 miles

Exhaust Rubber Cracking

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

N/s Body Damage

N/s Door Mirror Damaged

O/s Door Mirror Bottom Glass Cracked

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 147,220 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting rubbers perished and cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front brake caliper wear in slider pin bushes

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 147,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting rubbers perished and cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front brake caliper wear in slider pin bushes

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 132,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Fail 18 May 2023 132,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2022 127,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split/Cracking around the inside bar of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 127,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split/Cracking around the inside bar of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 123,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 123,531 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Furthest rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,447 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 121,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 117,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 14,835 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 114,835 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,081 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,445 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fail 15 Sep 2015 102,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,126 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,765 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,258 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 71,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ML56 DVG is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML56 DVG, 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 ML56 DVG registered?

ML56 DVG is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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