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BG08 ZLN

2008 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

243,807 mi
Last recorded243,807 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZLN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 243,807 miles

Front body corroded n/s and o/s

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 243,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front body corroded n/s and o/s

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 238,116 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 238,116 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 234,164 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose tape on it (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded not leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2023 227,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

body sills corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 227,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

body sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 221,484 miles

Offside sill corroded and weak

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant radiator damaged, not leaking

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 221,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexi insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring hanging from underside of vehice (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded and weak

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

back box outer skin deteriorated

coolant radiator damaged but not leaking

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 221,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexi insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring hanging from underside of vehice (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill corroded and weak

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

air intake pipe disconnected

back box outer skin deteriorated

charge warning light on dash

coolant level low

coolant radiator damaged but not leaking

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 215,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 215,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear nearside by wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 153,320 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 153,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,905 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 88,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,100 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 59,100 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,957 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 57,949 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 57,258 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 57,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 57,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 55,626 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 55,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 54,561 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 54,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 53,796 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes discs pitted

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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BG08 ZLN is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BG08 ZLN, 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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BG08 ZLN is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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