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FJ08 BTU

2008 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,917 mi
Last recorded43,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 43,917 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 39,634 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,591 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 39,591 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,880 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 38,880 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 38,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 38,001 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,087 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 33,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 30,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 30,623 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 28,803 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 28,803 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,717 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 28,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 24,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,013 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 17,013 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,795 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,745 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 10,709 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 10,709 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 8,938 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,677 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 7,663 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 BTU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

FJ08 BTU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is FJ08 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 BTU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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