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SM08 KZS

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

143,630 mi
Last recorded143,630 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 KZS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 143,630 miles

Central silencer heat shield loose

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight wetting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked/broken temp repaired tape

Offside Front head light ingress of dampness

Pass 11 Sep 2024 132,002 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 131,978 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 119,873 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 119,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 112,665 miles

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

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

hand brake just passed

Fail 15 Aug 2022 112,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 2 Aug 2021 107,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sill repaired and sealed

Fail 27 Jul 2021 102,793 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sill repaired and sealed

Pass 17 Jul 2020 97,490 miles

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

foot and brake just passed foot brake 50percent hand brake 16 percent

Fail 10 Jul 2020 97,353 miles

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

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

foot brake just passed

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,710 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 86,671 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 81,439 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away but not yet leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,750 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 76,750 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,966 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,056 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,913 miles

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 31 Oct 2013 51,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,298 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 46,106 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust rubbers are split (X4)

Fail 27 May 2011 64,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all exhaust rubbers are split (X4)

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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SM08 KZS is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SM08 KZS, 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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SM08 KZS is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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