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S8 YLY

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,958 mi
Last recorded60,958 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 YLY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 60,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 60,075 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 56,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,165 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 45,165 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,233 miles

osf wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,727 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,839 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 30,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,566 miles

rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,976 miles

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,976 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,605 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,502 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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S8 YLY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 41,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S8 YLY, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S8 YLY registered?

S8 YLY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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