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BJ08 OVL

2008 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,410 mi
Last recorded83,410 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OVL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,410 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,385 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 81,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 77,428 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2023 71,716 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,235 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 66,194 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 62,847 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 62,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,289 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,520 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,506 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,458 miles

Rear tyres deteriorating on side walls

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 47,565 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 47,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,450 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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BJ08 OVL is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ08 OVL, 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 BJ08 OVL registered?

BJ08 OVL is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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