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FJ08 BGE

2008 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 BGE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,126 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 72,126 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,117 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 72,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,052 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 72,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 70,489 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,633 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 69,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 66,306 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 66,298 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 60,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 55,440 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 50,378 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 44,007 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 43,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1X nearside and 1X offside marker light inoperative

Exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 39,569 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 39,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 32,892 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 32,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2011 25,389 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 25,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BGE is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FJ08 BGE, 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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FJ08 BGE is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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