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SM55 WVT

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,111 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,014 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,564 miles

Front Crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,438 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs at rear spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 53,438 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs at rear spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre tread cut

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,100 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 49,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,932 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 44,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 Sep 2013 40,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,667 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,667 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 31,137 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 26,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,600 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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SM55 WVT 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 63.2%.

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

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