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SB55 LDC

2006 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,624 mi
Last recorded129,624 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 LDC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,624 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 129,624 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area fractured lower door step (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected handbrake (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 129,622 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 129,622 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both inner and outer body chassis front and rear top and bottom (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 117,340 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 117,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both cross member hold and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,184 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 102,178 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% broken (1.1.A.3c) DANGEROUS

radiator cross member holed

Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,098 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,098 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,232 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,118 miles

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 79,118 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,441 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 65,441 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,344 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,322 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,414 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 39,239 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SB55 LDC is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB55 LDC, 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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SB55 LDC is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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