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SP56 DCU

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 DCU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,702 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 81,702 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 79,981 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 76,628 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + n/s wash jet inoperative (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,767 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 70,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin section missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 on axle (1.1.11 (c))

some corrossion to x member / underbody / front wheel arches

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,758 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Front Cross member corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met, adjustment or repair required

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,508 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and end of tailpipe broken off

clutch pipe is rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and end of tailpipe broken off

clutch pipe is rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,624 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 59,519 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,739 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

parking brake low o/s rear

rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2015 57,739 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

parking brake low o/s rear

rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,094 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 54,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,627 miles

exhaust foremost rubber mounting broken

front brake pads look to be quite worn

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

power steering pipes on rack getting rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,669 miles

Exhaust Centre Section Rubber Mountings Slightly Deteriorated

Slight Play On Both Sides Front Inner Track Rods

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,230 miles

various exhaust mounting rubbers getting quite perished

Fail 3 Sep 2009 24,213 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various exhaust mounting rubbers getting quite perished

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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SP56 DCU is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP56 DCU, 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 SP56 DCU registered?

SP56 DCU is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is SP56 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 DCU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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