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SO55 HDJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,257 mi
Last recorded130,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HDJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 130,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 130,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR XMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODING

Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 105,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both radiator cooling fans stiff to rotate

n/s/f top strut mount/bearing noisy

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 16 Dec 2014 92,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 92,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,500 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 20 Dec 2013 81,500 miles

Centre Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,106 miles

both front strut top bearings slighly rough in operation

Fail 10 Nov 2011 61,105 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,026 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,025 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 332,463 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 32,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise slight bin d on front wheels .

advise slight bind on n/s/rear wheel

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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SO55 HDJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO55 HDJ, 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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SO55 HDJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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