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SP05 DXJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,106 mi
Last recorded56,106 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 DXJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 56,106 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 57,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

clutch pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded (rack)

underbody heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Nov 2023 54,766 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front under wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

back suspension and shocks quite rusty

o/s front door step is deterioting under side

Fail 16 Nov 2023 54,751 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front under wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

back suspension and shocks quite rusty

o/s front door step is deterioting under side

Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,987 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 48,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,875 miles

front inner sills/wings undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,403 miles

Front Both front inner sills corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 39,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded and holed but not affecting vehicle strength

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 37,868 miles

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

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 37,868 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 30,990 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 30,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/70R15C (4.1.D.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working 2x side position lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,986 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 28,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear side marker not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 28,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear side marker not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,502 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,384 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,007 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,940 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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SP05 DXJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SP05 DXJ, 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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SP05 DXJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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