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SP05 DXU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,114 mi
Last recorded43,114 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 43,113 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced step has been repaired at some point. sealer has peeled away and it shows two sheets aren't welded together (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 40,531 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 40,530 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed right beside jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 35,513 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 34,745 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 34,744 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,491 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,641 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 27,233 miles

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,797 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front crrossmember corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 25,797 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front crrossmember corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,110 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer is deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,221 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust mount rubbers perished

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,963 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 20,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,210 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 19,209 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,799 miles

high level stop light partially inop ( LED, more than 50% operating )

Pass 30 Sep 2010 10,330 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 5,912 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 DXU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DXU, 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 SP05 DXU registered?

SP05 DXU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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