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SM05 XKT

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XKT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 74,586 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 74,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 71,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Offside Rear casing corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,173 miles

3 rear Exhaust Section Rubber Hangers Perished

Front Lower Radiator Support Bar Corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight Fluctuation On Front Brakes During RBT (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Rigid Brake Pipes Painted With Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Rigid Brake Pipes Painted With Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,797 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 66,540 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 66,540 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,373 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 66,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 66,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed and corrored (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,264 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray corroded. (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,888 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of wheel arch inspection hole. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of wheel arch inspection hole. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,879 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear suspension corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 53,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,179 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,169 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 41,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,958 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,984 miles

front brake bind evident

front brake disc condition deteriorating

front crossmember and underside surface corrosion requires protection

rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

spare wheel carrier corrosion advancing

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,118 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 25,118 miles

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

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

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,234 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,231 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,215 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 20,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,002 miles

Cabin headlamp height control inoperative

Wiring behind engine insecure and chaffing

Fail 10 Jul 2008 15,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Cabin headlamp height control inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wiring behind engine insecure and chaffing

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 XKT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XKT, 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 XKT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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