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SM55 WUJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,787 mi
Last recorded137,787 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 WUJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 137,787 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 134,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 134,745 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 130,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nr spring shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 130,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part mounting bracket broken (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nr spring shackle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 123,119 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 18 Jul 2016 123,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,603 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 112,526 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no cap fitted to coolent expansion tank

slight corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,797 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings starting to split.

Front cross member starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in front suspension bushes.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,122 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 77,122 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,540 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 71,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,253 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 60,253 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,734 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 44,734 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SM55 WUJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SM55 WUJ, 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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SM55 WUJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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