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SW53 SKW

2005 Fiat Ducato Motor Home

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,348 mi
Last recorded106,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato Motor Home37,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 SKW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motor Home
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 106,348 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear number plate lights dull

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside plus offside rear out riggers corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 105,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Inner sill and under step corroded all along

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside plus offside rear out riggers corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 104,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill Has Been Undersealed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine Mounting area Corroded And Undersealed

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill Has Been Undersealed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Been Heavily Undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,544 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 102,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 102,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,964 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 96,694 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 93,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,958 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,775 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 75,775 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,822 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,304 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motor Home?

Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,907
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
brake binding 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Horn not working 27
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SW53 SKW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ducato Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 37,024 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW53 SKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SW53 SKW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato Motor Home, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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