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DC53 DAY

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,774 mi
Last recorded41,774 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 DAY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 41,774 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,717 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2nd and 3rd axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 39,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2nd and 3rd axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,120 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE ABOVE SILENCER BOX

FUEL TANL DAMP ,FUEL TANK EMPTY ,ADVISE INSPECTING WHEN FUEL TANK FUEL

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3RD AXLE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2ND AXLE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2ND AXLE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,109 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer sidewalls slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 28,235 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2021 28,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heatshield

mudflaps loose

Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,166 miles

EML on

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,002 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 8,966 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 5,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 4,760 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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DC53 DAY is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC53 DAY, 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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DC53 DAY is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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