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SM54 XLC

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,075 mi
Last recorded117,075 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XLC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,075 miles

welding repairs coated in underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 104,620 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 104,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body at front crossmember mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body at front and rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,393 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 100,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body at front and rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 96,849 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour giving off white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 93,165 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 93,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

strut top bearings seized

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,731 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,820 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 80,817 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,237 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 502 miles

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

fuel tank area damp

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Nov 2015 69,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel tank area damp

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,635 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slight tear offside rear tyre slight perrished nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,683 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,837 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,927 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 30,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,218 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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SM54 XLC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SM54 XLC, 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 SM54 XLC registered?

SM54 XLC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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