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FJ08 PMX

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

200,494 mi
Last recorded200,494 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 PMX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 200,494 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 200,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable hanging slightly (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 193,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside ad offside rear of chassis but not excessive

Fail 7 Mar 2025 193,423 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside ad offside rear of chassis but not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2024 185,680 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 185,655 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 179,404 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 179,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 167,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust outer casing corroded

general heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2022 167,297 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust outer casing corroded

general heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2021 165,759 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 165,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 165,132 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 165,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pivot seized & adjustment incorrect (1.1.6 (c))

Brake lever not releasing correctly pivot seizing (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 163,179 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both indicator lenses damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2018 163,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both indicator lenses damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 161,063 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamp lenses damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2017 161,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear light cluster lenses damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2017 161,044 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear light cluster lenses damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2015 157,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST LEAK

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT REAR VIEW UPPER DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING BUT NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 157,798 miles

Centre Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement PARK BRAKE (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven FRONT SERVICE BRAKES (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST LEAK

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DETERIORATED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DETRIORATED (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE FRONT REAR VIEW UPPER DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING BUT NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DETERIORATED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DETERIORATED (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 157,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 157,746 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 145,831 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 124,925 miles

N/S/R Tyre slight cracking within tread

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,128 miles

chips in windscreen zone a and zone b

exhaust rubbers splitting but still secure

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 PMX is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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