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SF55 GZW

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 GZW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 66,618 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 66,597 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 8 Jan 2025 65,702 miles

All brake pipes Corroded, covered in grease or other material

Both rear leaf springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,482 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 65,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

filming device deactivated during mot test

Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,864 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 64,864 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,046 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,118 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings deteriorated/broke. Exhaust is secure! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,116 miles

Seat belt damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings deteriorated/broke. Exhaust is secure! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arche arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arche area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,908 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 53,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,155 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,376 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 44,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,977 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,282 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,825 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 28,746 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,702 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,422 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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SF55 GZW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SF55 GZW, 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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SF55 GZW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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