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A8 BTW

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BTW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear position lamps pulse slightly when hazard lights are on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory stop lamp has one led out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 87,406 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp just after silencer corroded through but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear position lamps pulse slightly when hazard lights are on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory stop lamp has one led out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 84,052 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where pipe meets silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp slightly pulses when indicator flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2025 84,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where pipe meets silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp slightly pulses when indicator flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Pulses slightly when indicator flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Pulses slightly when indicator flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose secondary cover around silencer loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 78,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 78,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,461 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 76,457 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Gears are stiff to select

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 71,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,256 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 62,239 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,849 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 61,849 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 60,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,649 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,545 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 29,163 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 23,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,663 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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A8 BTW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 A8 BTW, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 BTW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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