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TE53 SAO

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,151 mi
Last recorded59,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE53 SAO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 59,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 55,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 52,923 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 52,923 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 52,565 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Front Chassis legs slight corroded both sides

Fail 7 Sep 2023 52,565 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Front Chassis legs slight corroded both sides

Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,490 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 40,490 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 34,250 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 34,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,729 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,418 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2014 27,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Slight noise from front nearside wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,084 miles

3 of the rear exhaust rubbers are split

Fail 7 Feb 2013 25,084 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

3 of the rear exhaust rubbers are split

Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,524 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,287 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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TE53 SAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc 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 TE53 SAO, 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 TE53 SAO registered?

TE53 SAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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