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SM55 XMY

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,016 mi
Last recorded175,016 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XMY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 175,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side off tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at steering pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 171,329 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 171,329 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember that holds radiator (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded across chassie leg to offside at handbrake mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 166,465 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 162,127 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 162,127 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 157,677 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 157,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 151,404 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 151,404 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 147,645 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal robber worn

clutch pipe insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2012 147,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal robber worn

clutch pipe insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2011 120,835 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight bind on nearside front wheel

Wiper blades showing wear

Fail 8 Feb 2011 120,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight bind on nearside front wheel

Wiper blades showing wear

Pass 8 Feb 2010 91,873 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 91,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,611 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,605 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

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 XMY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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