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DX08 FSY

2008 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,040 mi
Last recorded174,040 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 FSY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 174,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 174,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 169,540 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 169,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 164,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 164,458 miles

Brake cable insecure mounting by chassis (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 157,961 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 157,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 146,443 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2018 139,243 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 May 2018 139,243 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 May 2017 129,894 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 123,400 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

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

Fail 27 May 2016 123,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

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

front tyres worn

Pass 12 May 2015 110,535 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey not excessive at time of test

Fail 12 May 2015 110,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey not excessive at time of test

Pass 28 May 2014 96,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,664 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 62,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

O/s/r tyre fouling on wheel arch when cornering

Pass 4 May 2011 47,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2010 35,545 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

spare wheel needs securing

Pass 5 May 2009 19,812 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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DX08 FSY is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX08 FSY, 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 DX08 FSY registered?

DX08 FSY is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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