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A492 PAT

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,745 mi
Last recorded22,745 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA492 PAT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 22,745 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 22,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 22,735 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Middle axle has cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Exhaust system insecure Rubbers on box split and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Towbar attachment insecure Tow bar bolts (Spring washers are coming away from securing nut) (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box is rusted but not holed

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 21,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 18,233 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 18,233 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 16,820 miles

All brake discs corroded

All tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,592 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 15,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 14,650 miles

Foot brake operation low but not excessively so

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 14,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle first axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle second axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to first axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened second axle (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to first rear axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to second rear axle. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,264 miles

hose pipe connector removed from offside rear, sticking out approximately 100mm

Pass 11 May 2015 11,952 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 9,395 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 8,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 7,415 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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A492 PAT is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 A492 PAT, 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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A492 PAT is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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