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SM56 BDX

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,169 mi
Last recorded126,169 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 BDX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 126,169 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 126,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 118,744 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 118,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2014 10,843 miles

n/s/r lower door catch inop

Fail 10 May 2014 108,428 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r lower door catch inop

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,560 miles

Both Front Tyres scrubbed on sidewalls (215/70/15)

OSR Light cluster not secure

Fail 28 Mar 2013 96,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Both Front Tyres scrubbed on sidewalls (215/70/15)

OSR Light cluster not secure

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,731 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 68,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,190 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,691 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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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SM56 BDX is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 41,972 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 SM56 BDX, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM56 BDX registered?

SM56 BDX is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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