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FJ08 BSU

2008 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 BSU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm ball joint/rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm ball joint /rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,452 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,403 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 70,403 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,556 miles

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small leak around fuel pump area

Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,172 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 62,172 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,023 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 44,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,674 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2015 38,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,450 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 36,450 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,564 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 28,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 11,634 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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FJ08 BSU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,300cc 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 FJ08 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

FJ08 BSU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 BSU 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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