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SM05 XLB

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,920 mi
Last recorded149,920 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XLB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 149,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,655 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 99,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,805 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 85,805 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,227 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 58,302 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 58,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 48,716 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 XLB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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