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SM55 XKH

2005 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan36,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XKH
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 129,096 miles

Chassis corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 127,132 miles

chassis and floor corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 127,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing at brake hose area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced riggars holed x2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing near brake hose area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both sides floor and chassi showing corrosion front and mid and rear

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,528 miles

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle and rear crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 125,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle and rear crossmember corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,812 miles

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

powersteering pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 123,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to n/s f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 121,834 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fromt and rear (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2019 121,834 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fromt and rear (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2019 121,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,880 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 106,121 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 106,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,600 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,942 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 97,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,414 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 91,414 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,672 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,490 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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SM55 XKH is a 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 36,044 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM55 XKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM55 XKH is a 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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