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DS08 LFE

2008 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,668 mi
Last recorded145,668 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 LFE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 145,668 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 145,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 143,680 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2024 143,518 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Rear Suspension unit deteriorating

Offside Rear suspension unit not seating correctly

Sills corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2023 142,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,869 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 139,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,160 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 138,127 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill front to back. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge van needs tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 132,544 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 129,305 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 129,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 114,129 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 114,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both nearside mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,868 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 May 2013 95,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

eml light on dash

Pass 10 May 2012 80,865 miles

eml on

front towing eye still attached

Fail 8 May 2012 80,860 miles

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

eml on

front towing eye still attached

Pass 10 May 2011 66,690 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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DS08 LFE is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DS08 LFE, 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 LFE is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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