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SM55 XLR

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,421 mi
Last recorded105,421 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XLR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,421 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front door check strap insecure

radiator lower support beam is corroded and flaking

windscreen has multiple stone chips

Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,888 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from porous sump

radiator lower mount corroded but secure

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,001 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel bearings not tested due to binding brakes

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 XLR is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SM55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM55 XLR registered?

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

Is SM55 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 XLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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