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BS03 BUY

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,456 mi
Last recorded49,456 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS03 BUY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 49,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 47,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 46,340 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,096 miles

Head lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 46,092 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery appears weak and may require replacement.

Head lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some brake bind to both rear wheels.

Some corrosion to all brake discs.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 44,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 43,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 43,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,784 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 31,779 miles

all tyres slightly perished/cracked

exhaust mounts split,but exhaust secure

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 28,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2017 28,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre and n/s lower windscreen stonechips (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre and n/s lower windscreen stonechips (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,210 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 9,471 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 9,471 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 4,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,764 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 1,021 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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BS03 BUY is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White 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 BS03 BUY, 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 BS03 BUY registered?

BS03 BUY is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is BS03 BUY safe to buy?

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