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SM55 XNG

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,196 mi
Last recorded171,196 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XNG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 171,196 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 171,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 130,972 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 130,942 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 96,603 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 13 May 2013 86,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,396 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 59,070 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

center seatbelt slightly frayed

nearside rear indicater showing white

nearside rear lense cracked

offside front headlight misted up

Fail 6 May 2011 59,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

center seatbelt slightly frayed

nearside rear indicater showing white

nearside rear lense cracked

offside front headlight misted up

Pass 6 May 2010 40,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2009 26,188 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XNG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

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

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