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BL03 RED

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,273 mi
Last recorded69,273 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 RED
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 69,273 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 66,933 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 66,900 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded at entry to rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both front top outline marker lamps inop. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Midsection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

All side marker lamps fitted but none working.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 64,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,211 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 63,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,001 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 46,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2014 40,194 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 32,986 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 32,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,185 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 18,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,293 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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BL03 RED is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL03 RED, 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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BL03 RED is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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