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SM05 XLR

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,501 mi
Last recorded60,501 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XLR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 60,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 60,501 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer x 3 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 60,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength severly holed and corroded at strut top mounting prescibed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded ant holed at lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength severly corroded and holed at presibed area at strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 58,322 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 58,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,914 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,638 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 51,598 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 47,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,868 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 40,768 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,097 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,134 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,999 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 30,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,377 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,797 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 XLR is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

SM05 XLR is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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