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GD08 FHE

2008 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,802 mi
Last recorded120,802 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FHE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,802 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S - Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F, N/S/F & O/S/R wheels very heavily corroded and flaking

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S - Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,583 miles

All road wheel inner rims surface corrosion.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Handbrake cable corroded.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Reflectors high up on top of rear box.

Fail 14 Oct 2024 120,583 miles

Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight Tyres rated at 2300kg. Axle 2400kg. (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All road wheel inner rims surface corrosion.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Handbrake cable corroded.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Reflectors high up on top of rear box.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 120,368 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 120,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 119,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 118,921 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 118,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 117,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 116,954 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 116,943 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

coolant level very low

rear exhaust silencer outer skin hanging down

Pass 13 Jul 2017 116,118 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 115,529 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 115,505 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,662 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,671 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,463 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 83,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

several LED's out in high level stop lamp

slight roughness through nearside front hub

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 64,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front outer cv boot leaking

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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GD08 FHE is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD08 FHE, 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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GD08 FHE is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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