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BL57 VUG

2008 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,443 mi
Last recorded188,443 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VUG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 188,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 177,602 miles

exhaust

offside headlight

Fail 24 Oct 2015 177,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2014 169,521 miles

exhaust deteriorating

offside rear sidelight slight short when operating indicator.

rear doors difficult to open /close due to damage.

tickover slightly high at 1200 rpm

Fail 27 Oct 2014 169,520 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

offside rear sidelight slight short when operating indicator.

rear doors difficult to open /close due to damage.

tickover slightly high at 1200 rpm

Pass 15 Feb 2014 148,799 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 129,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,349 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 98,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,798 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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BL57 VUG is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL57 VUG, 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 BL57 VUG registered?

BL57 VUG is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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