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SO55 HFK

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,618 mi
Last recorded88,618 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Extensive corrosion to paneling at base of B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Extensive corrosion inner wing/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Extensive corrosion to paneling near spring anchor & hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe to flexi hose detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Extensive corrosion to paneling at base of B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Extensive corrosion inner wing/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Extensive corrosion to paneling near spring anchor & hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,547 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,695 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded not with in prescribed area

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

Offside inner sill corroded no with in prescribed area

Fail 8 Oct 2019 84,684 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 83,328 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 83,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 83,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 81,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,167 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 58,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,121 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,023 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 37,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 29,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,218 miles

Front wipers starting to deterioate

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight movement in drivers seat

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 HFK is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SO55 HFK, 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 SO55 HFK registered?

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

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