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SF56 ETJ

2006 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,657 mi
Last recorded42,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 ETJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 42,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PLASTIC COVERS

Fail 16 Jan 2026 42,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 40,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 39,152 miles

Power steering pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2024 39,152 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,790 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded two pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 11 Jan 2023 37,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded two pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Jan 2022 35,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 32,726 miles

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

Front Exhaust pipe corroded and in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing light inoperative

Fail 16 Jan 2021 32,726 miles

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

Front Exhaust pipe corroded and in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing light inoperative

Pass 10 Jan 2020 31,559 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 31,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,255 miles

Exhaust front pipe is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 25,946 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 25,946 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 24,157 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 24,157 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,836 miles

cracking to side walls on all tyres but not showing cords

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,890 miles

all tyre side walls starting to crack but not showing cords

Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,934 miles

n/s/f spot lamp inop

sidelights constantly on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,937 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 8,942 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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SF56 ETJ is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SF56 ETJ, 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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What year was SF56 ETJ registered?

SF56 ETJ is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is SF56 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF56 ETJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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