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SY05 EEX

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

67,589 mi
Last recorded67,589 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 EEX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 67,575 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 65,340 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 65,325 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,710 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Previous Welding Repairs Covered In Underseal

Fail 6 Feb 2024 63,584 miles

Emissions unable to be completed dense blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrossion

Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,862 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 60,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced side of step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

no reverse lights working

Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under side

Fail 13 Jan 2022 58,371 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch hold at sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion under side

Pass 5 May 2021 56,460 miles

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

vehicle is in an advanced state of corrossion

Fail 30 Mar 2021 56,444 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both front inner wheel arches hold (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both front out riggers hold and steps (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion under side

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,362 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch holed at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch at (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,228 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 52,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,909 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall starting to crack

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 45,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall starting to crack

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,867 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,918 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,495 miles

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

steel clutch pipe corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 33,608 miles

Exhaust and hangers corroded

Front springs are corroded

Fuel pump damp no signs of a leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 32,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,804 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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SY05 EEX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SY05 EEX, 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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SY05 EEX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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