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SO51 ECT

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

247,313 mi
Last recorded247,313 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 ECT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 247,313 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 247,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 247,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 245,810 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 245,780 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 241,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 223,393 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 223,129 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings end of inner wing next to front cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 193,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 192,207 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of cab (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 181,423 miles

oil leaks

Fail 28 Aug 2015 181,104 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2014 178,927 miles

1.chip in windscreen 2.oil leaks 3.rear brake pads appear low

Fail 14 Apr 2014 178,624 miles

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

1.oil leaks 2.slight oil leak on steering rack 3.slight leak from o/s front shock absorber

Pass 19 Apr 2013 176,853 miles

1.heavy oil leaks

Fail 15 Apr 2013 176,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.heavy oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2012 171,347 miles

1.oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2012 171,347 miles

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

1.oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2011 161,544 miles

1.chip in windscreen 2.pinhole in o/s front outer cv boot

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 151,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 108,480 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,124 miles

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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SO51 ECT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO51 ECT, 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 SO51 ECT registered?

SO51 ECT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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