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SM08 VZU

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,028 mi
Last recorded112,028 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2023 112,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / splash pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / splash pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 104,930 miles

oil leak gearbox end casing

Fail 15 Sep 2022 104,830 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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 215/70/15 109/107 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust thin & corroded

oil leak gearbox end casing

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,768 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and wheel arch covers fitted

under van is corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner arch corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,443 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front inner arch corroded

coolant level low

Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,914 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall split / damaged

all four brake discs pitted / corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall split / damaged

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

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

all four brake discs pitted / corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 84,868 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure mounting rubber (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,603 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 71,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,225 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,483 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,697 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,780 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,870 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 24,870 miles

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

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

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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 VZU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VZU, 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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What year was SM08 VZU registered?

SM08 VZU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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