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SO55 PUJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 PUJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 78,461 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all underside is coated with underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,674 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 5 May 2025 75,514 miles

Brake valve leaking siezed (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 72,329 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 72,329 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door step. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 67,913 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 67,912 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery light on

Fail 19 Nov 2021 67,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery light on

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 64,732 miles

Offside Front slight roughness in top strut bearing

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some underside components covered in underseal unable to fully check

Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,127 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,772 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 58,752 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust holed (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 55,006 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 54,996 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,408 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,069 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,238 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,817 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,629 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 25,618 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,670 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 19,668 miles

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

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 PUJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PUJ, 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 PUJ registered?

SO55 PUJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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