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SL08 EYF

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,285 mi
Last recorded131,285 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 EYF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 131,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting X MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,105 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin split, Flexi section splitting

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken, water inside lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror housing cracked, rear bumper cracked

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear doors damaged and not fully secure, osr outer sill damaged

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 125,104 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wiring at nearside rear door (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Possible due to brake disk condition (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Corroded, split and holed (6.2.8 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside lamp missing, nearside lamp corroded and pins damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin split, Flexi section splitting

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken, water inside lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror housing cracked, rear bumper cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough when rotated possible due to brake disk condition (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear doors damaged and not fully secure, osr outer sill damaged

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,511 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin split

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

Nearside front wheel bearing - slightly rough when rotated

Nearside wing mirror housing cracked, rear bumper cracked

Rear doors damaged and not fully secure

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both side repeater lenses cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,838 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake noisey

Nearside wing mirror housing cracked, rear bumper cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front and nearside rear (2.7.3)

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

both side repeater lenses cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2016 102,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leaks.os outer sill dented & osf wing damaged .various body damage

odd size tyres front to rear.ex centre box split & corodded

Fail 19 Mar 2016 102,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush lower (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling strut (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leaks.os outer sill dented & osf wing damaged .various body damage

odd size tyres front to rear.ex centre box split & corodded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,437 miles

EML illuminated on dash

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear loading door not opening, lower door latch inop

nearside wing mirror housing cracked/broken

offside side repeater lens cracked

side loading door not opening

Fail 28 Mar 2015 92,437 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Coolant reservior empty

EML illuminated on dash

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear loading door not opening, lower door latch inop

nearside wing mirror housing cracked/broken

offside side repeater lens cracked

side loading door not opening

Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 81,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,526 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SL08 EYF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SL08 EYF, 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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SL08 EYF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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