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A8 VVV

2009 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,564 mi
Last recorded73,564 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Ducato31,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VVV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,564 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 69,729 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake very low effort 130/150

Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,506 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 62,506 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 48,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,112 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 28,709 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,762 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 22,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 VVV is a 2009 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 31,565 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 VVV, 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 17 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 VVV registered?

A8 VVV is a 2009 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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