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SM05 HGC

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,390 mi
Last recorded70,390 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HGC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,390 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 70,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 70,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 69,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 69,182 miles

Alternator cover insecure

Offside Front Body starting to corrode but not holed at time of test

Pass 16 May 2017 68,804 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 68,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 66,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 64,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2014 59,660 miles

advise exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

Fail 14 May 2014 59,660 miles

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

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

advise exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

Pass 10 May 2013 48,362 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 48,361 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 39,218 miles

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

various exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 15 May 2012 39,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

various exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 13 May 2011 36,113 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,178 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 27,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 22,679 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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SM05 HGC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM05 HGC, 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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What year was SM05 HGC registered?

SM05 HGC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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