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SP55 AFJ

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,836 mi
Last recorded156,836 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 AFJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 156,836 miles

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

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

excessive corrosion under vehicle inner sills

handbrake requirement just meet will need attention

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Jun 2022 156,419 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside sill corroded

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

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

front cross member corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 May 2022 156,343 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 155,654 miles

Corrosion N/S Rear Wheel Arch

Exhaust Corroding

Multiple Areas Corroding Underbody

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

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

Spare tyre defective And Carrier Starting to Corrode ()

Fail 11 Jun 2021 155,654 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion N/S Rear Wheel Arch

Exhaust Corroding

Multiple Areas Corroding Underbody

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perishing Badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Nail In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective And Carrier Starting to Corrode ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 154,985 miles

Exhaust Casing Corroding

Multiple Areas Corroding On Underbody

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare Wheel Bracket Corroding

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 154,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust Casing Corroding

Multiple Areas Corroding On Underbody

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare Wheel Bracket Corroding

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 154,676 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Multiple Areas Corroding On Underbody

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

Spare Wheel Bracket Corroding

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 May 2019 146,443 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 146,438 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill not a continuous weld blown holes in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 146,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (under wheel arch) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (front mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Floor and chassis heavily corroded

Front crosmember under radiator heavily corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 144,058 miles

AUX drive belt very deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 144,054 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Handbrake cable mount (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and outriggers (2.4.A.3)

AUX drive belt very deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,647 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 143,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 139,837 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 139,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring - 5 holes (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring - 3 holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring - 2 holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 136,273 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 136,254 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 129,795 miles

light misting of oil nsf shock absorber

slight movement in nsr leaf spring shackle pin bush

Pass 14 May 2012 121,768 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 121,768 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 18 Feb 2010 88,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 18 Jan 2010 87,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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SP55 AFJ is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 41,972 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 SP55 AFJ, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP55 AFJ registered?

SP55 AFJ is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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