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SM55 XMX

2005 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,793 mi
Last recorded93,793 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XMX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,793 miles

cargo door fixed closed

offside lower mirror glass mising

Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,793 miles

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

cargo door fixed closed

offside lower mirror glass mising

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,952 miles

n/s side sliding cargo door not opening

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 28 Sep 2011 76,952 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror casing insecure

n/s side sliding cargo door not opening

n/s wide angle mirror missing

o/s wide angle mirror insecure

o/s/r bumper slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre perrished in tread

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,532 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyre outer side walls scrubbed

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged three places

nearside rear lens holed but no white light showing to rear

offside front seat slightly loose on runners

Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyre outer side walls scrubbed

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged three places

nearside rear lens holed but no white light showing to rear

offside front seat slightly loose on runners

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,114 miles

n/s/r quarter bmper slightly damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,114 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r quarter bmper slightly damaged

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 XMX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XMX, 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 SM55 XMX registered?

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

Is SM55 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 XMX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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