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BA52 SEW

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,419 mi
Last recorded53,419 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 SEW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 53,419 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 53,419 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 51,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 49,521 miles

Vehicle over weight Brake weight 3610, Plate GVW 3500

Fail 5 Apr 2024 49,521 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle over weight Brake weight 3610, Plate GVW 3500

Pass 12 Apr 2023 47,501 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 47,501 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 47,091 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 47,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working no pump noise / jets inop' ....... (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,992 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 45,991 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 44,373 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 42,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,629 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPAIRED (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 29,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 24,792 miles

All four tyres perishing, (manufacture date 2007) Michelin XC Camping 215/70R15 CP 109Q

Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,318 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r top side marker inop

washer jets poorly adjusted

Fail 7 Jun 2014 20,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r top side marker inop

washer jets poorly adjusted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 20,001 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,336 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 16,238 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,238 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 13,774 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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BA52 SEW is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BA52 SEW, 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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What year was BA52 SEW registered?

BA52 SEW is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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