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EF08 DOU

2008 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,958 mi
Last recorded144,958 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,958 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 144,957 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 138,207 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear brake noisy. possible hand brake shoes?

offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,683 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 135,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 130,947 miles

Four exhaust mountings deteriorated.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 130,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Four exhaust mountings deteriorated.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer, plus silencer deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 21 Jul 2017 122,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer, plus silencer deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear lamp damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,883 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,489 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,340 miles

front exhaust fractured [borderline]

o/s wiper borderline condition

o/s/r tyre starting to get low tread inner section

Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust fractured [borderline]

o/s wiper borderline condition

o/s/r tyre starting to get low tread inner section

Pass 28 May 2012 63,810 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011

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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EF08 DOU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF08 DOU, 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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EF08 DOU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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