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DS08 JWC

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

142,289 mi
Last recorded142,289 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 JWC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 142,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corrodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corrodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 215/75/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 142,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken gater comes off on full lock (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corrodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corrodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 215/75/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 132,504 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 121,013 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 121,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

back box corroded

coolant level low

Fail 20 Jun 2018 116,410 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

back box corroded

coolant level low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,747 miles

back box outer skin corroded

em light on dash

Fail 30 Jun 2017 110,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber snapped (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty headlights on constantly - switch dont turn them off or on (1.7.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb dim (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box outer skin corroded

em light on dash

Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST LEAK

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 107,822 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST LEAK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wear uneven

Fail 30 Jun 2015 101,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wear uneven

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,508 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,559 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 79,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlight condensation

n/s/r side door wont open

Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,452 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlight condensation

n/s/r side door wont open

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,257 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,257 miles

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

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

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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DS08 JWC is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DS08 JWC, 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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DS08 JWC is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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