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852 MWL

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,423 mi
Last recorded44,423 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration852 MWL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,423 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 41,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,151 miles

corrosion on rear axle and front steering components

Pass 28 Mar 2022 39,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,848 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside

exhaust clamp corroded and incomplete mid to tail pipe

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,438 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear shocks

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,546 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle beam has surface rust

Rear exhaust box corroded

water tank straps corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S & N/S/R tyres cracking.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear beam axle corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 33,413 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S & N/S/R tyres cracking.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear beam axle corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,699 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,917 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 22,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,402 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 19,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,423 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 17,423 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,710 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm of tread

one L.E.D light on high leval brake light not operating

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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852 MWL is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 38,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 852 MWL, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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852 MWL is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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