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FJ08 BCU

2008 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,442 mi
Last recorded79,442 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 BCU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 79,442 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 79,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,265 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,033 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 68,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,027 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 61,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,562 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 47,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,487 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,558 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,898 miles

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

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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FJ08 BCU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 38,036 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FJ08 BCU, 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 FJ08 BCU registered?

FJ08 BCU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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