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SL54 HXG

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

49,612 mi
Last recorded49,612 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 HXG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 49,612 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed near strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and front of inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at rear mount for spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, in front of subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and chassis holed/incomplete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis holed next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed at rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis holed at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed at rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 49,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Holed Below Engine Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed At Out Rigger/ Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Corrosion At Engine Mounting

Underside Corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,918 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres manufactured in 2004

underside corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 44,918 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched both sides lower hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area front eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

all tyres manufactured in 2004

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres dated 2004

Fail 17 Jan 2022 38,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres dated 2004

Pass 16 Nov 2020 37,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 37,725 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support x member corroded off(ends still attached) offside front mount holed

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 33,392 miles

engine oil top up to min for emission check

radiator support xmember badly corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 33,392 miles

engine oil top up to min for emission check

radiator support xmember badly corroded

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative lever seized but freed off ok (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 31,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 31,028 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch behind strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch behind strut (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 30,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 30,552 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 28,419 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 28,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring ,sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 27,070 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 27,045 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember below radiator corroded

nearside & offside front inner wing wheel arches heavily corroded/holed but not regarded as a structural part due to vehicle construction/design

nearside inner sill corroded/holed centre to rear but not regarded as a structural point due to vehicle construction/design

Fail 24 Apr 2014 25,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember below radiator corroded

nearside & offside front inner wing wheel arches heavily corroded/holed but not regarded as a structural part due to vehicle construction/design

nearside inner sill corroded/holed centre to rear but not regarded as a structural point due to vehicle construction/design

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,470 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,841 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 20,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,018 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 20,018 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,201 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,984 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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SL54 HXG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 SL54 HXG, 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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SL54 HXG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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