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K8 TOW

2009 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Ducato31,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 TOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 248,601 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 248,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective drive shaft nut not locked in groove on drive shaft (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 248,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2023 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 248,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2 lights (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lamp lense holed (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 248,601 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 248,601 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 248,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 237,291 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 680,152 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 185,658 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 249,230 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 249,230 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 51,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,416 miles

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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K8 TOW is a 2009 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 31,565 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 K8 TOW, 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 17 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K8 TOW is a 2009 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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