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SF05 HLZ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

43,860 mi
Last recorded43,860 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 HLZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside

Front Cross member corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near subframe bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Reverse light not working

Fail 19 Mar 2026 43,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Steep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside

Front Cross member corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near subframe bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Reverse light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,472 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 43,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,932 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,185 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and back off spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot slight wet

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slight damage

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 42,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and back off spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot slight wet

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slight damage

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,620 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 40,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,481 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 40,481 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch to strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 38,054 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near the strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 36,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 33,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,821 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,786 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 31,786 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,531 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,607 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 19,607 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,365 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 16,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,876 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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SF05 HLZ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SF05 HLZ, 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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SF05 HLZ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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