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SD55 HXX

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,036 mi
Last recorded110,036 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 HXX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/lower member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area/subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backmember corroded all across (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,127 miles

both rear spring anchor brackets are heavily corroded but still serviceable should be monitored

exhaust has a broken rubber mount but is still secure.exhaust is also corroded and deteriorated should be monitored

Fail 6 Nov 2014 100,126 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust has a broken rubber mount but is still secure.exhaust is also corroded and deteriorated should be monitored

Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,823 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 95,822 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,225 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 91,223 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all exhaust rubber mounts perished

both front brake discs wearing thin

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Nov 2009 71,356 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts starting to split

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,194 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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SD55 HXX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SD55 HXX, 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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SD55 HXX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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