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FIW 1821

2008 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,921 mi
Last recorded28,921 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 1821
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 28,921 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear side marker light not working

Fail 3 Mar 2026 28,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear side marker light not working

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 28,177 miles

grill broken front fogs not working

Pass 6 Mar 2024 27,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 26,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 26,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 24,796 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 24,796 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 24,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 19,665 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,954 miles

All tyres cracked and perishing

Fail 21 Nov 2017 16,954 miles

All tyres cracked and perishing

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 15,755 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 13,294 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 13,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 10,807 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 10,807 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 9,275 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 7,149 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 4,153 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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FIW 1821 is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FIW 1821, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIW 1821?

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What year was FIW 1821 registered?

FIW 1821 is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is FIW 1821 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 1821 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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