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SM05 XJV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,073 mi
Last recorded146,073 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,073 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed/corroded/damaged

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover missing exposing gland

Fail 12 Jan 2018 145,497 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis leg at rearmost mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure At brake/clutch pedals (1.9.2a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At anti roll bar mounting centre to n/s holed/corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed/corroded/damaged

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover missing exposing gland

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,121 miles

Rear exhaust deteriated

PAS pipes badly corroded at rack

Rear panel badly corroded & holed but outwith prescribed areas

Windscreen badly scratched but not seriously affecting view

Fail 12 Jan 2017 137,082 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount (inner wing) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock absorber mounting area (inner arch) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

pas pipes badly corroded at rack

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear panel badly corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

windscreen badly scratched but not seriously affecting view

Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,543 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 134,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 133,764 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 133,755 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 131,488 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 131,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 127,918 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 May 2011 127,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 120,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2009 104,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 77,899 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 77,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 XJV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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