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SP55 DXL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

52,217 mi
Last recorded52,217 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 DXL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 52,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

general corrosion of suspension components

Fail 23 Apr 2026 52,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 1 May 2025 48,656 miles

General underside corrosion

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 48,654 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,834 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 46,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 44,799 miles

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

Lower general light underside corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank damp at bottom

Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,306 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 22 Mar 2022 42,300 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,038 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 39,038 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,785 miles

Exhaust silencer delaminating but not leaking

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 33,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer delaminating but not leaking

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 31,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Parking Brake (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 19,057 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,572 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 17,570 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 16,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 15,400 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 12,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 10,792 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 10,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,414 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,337 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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SP55 DXL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SP55 DXL, 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 SP55 DXL registered?

SP55 DXL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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