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SM05 HHB

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 93,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 90,381 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at o/s and n/s/f wheel arches and n/s/r wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Apr 2020 90,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at o/s and n/s/f wheel arches and n/s/r wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Dec 2018 88,503 miles

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

Nearside Front floor pan holed but outwith prescribed area

Offside Front floor pan holed but outwith prescribed area

Offside Rear inner sill holed but outwith prescribed area

Fail 27 Dec 2018 88,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor pan holed but outwith prescribed area

Offside Front floor pan holed but outwith prescribed area

Offside Rear inner sill holed but outwith prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,068 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Welded repairs heavily coated in sealer

Fail 27 Nov 2017 87,068 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Welded repairs heavily coated in sealer

Fail 26 Oct 2017 87,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings not tested rear wheels binding

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 84,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis outrigger at front bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,215 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,215 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,730 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2012 60,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2012 60,107 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 53,486 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 53,486 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 47,432 miles

front reg plate starting to delaminate

nsr tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 5 May 2009 39,680 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Fail 5 May 2009 39,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,737 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 31,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HHB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HHB, 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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SM05 HHB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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