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R24 SFE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,817 mi
Last recorded42,817 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 SFE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 42,817 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Aug 2025 42,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipes greased

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides, also to short (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,697 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,638 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 41,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 40,721 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 40,721 miles

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

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

Front Radiator support corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 39,399 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers split /loose .

Top radiator mountings perished/ worn ,radiator loose .

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 39,399 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers split /loose .

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

Top radiator mountings perished/ worn ,radiator loose .

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,907 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 34,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,349 miles

front cross member corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2018 34,349 miles

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

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

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

front cross member corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2017 33,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,383 miles

Front cross member corroding

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% by tow bar assembly (1.3.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,965 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,857 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,973 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,490 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack / split on the outer sidewalls

Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,825 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 16,825 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,843 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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R24 SFE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R24 SFE, 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 R24 SFE registered?

R24 SFE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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