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FJ08 VYP

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,685 mi
Last recorded63,685 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 VYP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 63,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

park brake efforts just met requirements

Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,176 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 5 Feb 2024 54,882 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on both side arms starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake effort much lower than the O/S/R (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,890 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 40,455 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 40,398 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Exhaust incomplete facing cab area (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))

High level brake light removed

Pass 27 Nov 2021 40,367 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside centre side marker inop

Fail 26 Nov 2021 40,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside centre side marker inop

Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,072 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,229 miles

Rear suspension close to bump stops

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,352 miles

High hand brake travel

Fail 24 Jun 2016 35,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High hand brake travel

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,835 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 33,826 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,931 miles

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,744 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,960 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,508 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 VYP is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

FJ08 VYP is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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