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BC51 JAP

2008 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

235,975 mi
Last recorded235,975 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 JAP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 235,975 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 233,219 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 233,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 232,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 232,152 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 232,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 229,958 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 199,419 miles

Oil Leaks

Fail 28 Nov 2016 199,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F wear sensor

Oil Leaks

Rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 159,855 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

oil leak from oil filter change

Fail 2 Dec 2015 159,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty main beam stuck on (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from oil filter change

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 135,331 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 112,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,572 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BC51 JAP is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,287cc 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 BC51 JAP, 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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BC51 JAP is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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