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FJ57 GAU

2008 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,045 mi
Last recorded125,045 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 GAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,045 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 125,040 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 124,492 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,233 miles

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

Nearside center inner sill corroded

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

Offside Inner center inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,564 miles

Nearside center inner sill corroded area marked

Offside center inner sill corroded area marked

Fail 8 Mar 2023 123,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside center inner sill corroded area marked

Offside center inner sill corroded area marked

Pass 11 Mar 2022 122,957 miles

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

Rear offside inner wing under wing corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 122,953 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear offside inner wing under wing corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 122,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring detached

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter deteriorating & misting of grease

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

Nearside Rear cabin sill step support has corrosion where sill was cut to fit

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

Offside indicator intermittent operation from stalk assembly

Slight perishing to all tyre inner sidewalls (low mileage user)

Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring detached

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

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter deteriorating but not allowing ingress of dirt

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

Slight perishing to both rear tyre inner sidewalls close to wheel rims

Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring detached

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

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter deteriorating but not allowing ingress of dirt

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

Slight perishing to both rear tyre inner sidewalls close to wheel rims

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,244 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 101,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 92,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,837 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 86,681 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

eml on

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,550 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,442 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 59,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,489 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,863 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 8,537 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 8,537 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

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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FJ57 GAU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FJ57 GAU, 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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FJ57 GAU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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