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FG08 YCJ

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,733 mi
Last recorded91,733 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YCJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 91,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 91,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 89,281 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 89,278 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding on. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured rear bush broken. (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 83,365 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 83,344 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,241 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,398 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,572 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 74,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 71,797 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,980 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,671 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 67,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,400 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,486 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,483 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,832 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,570 miles

nearside mirror damaged

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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FG08 YCJ is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG08 YCJ, 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 FG08 YCJ registered?

FG08 YCJ is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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