MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
inner sill corroded small hole left hand front
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
inner sill corroded small hole left hand front
Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
all exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
all exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front discs in poor condition
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM55 XLU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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