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SO08 CYV

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,796 mi
Last recorded186,796 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 CYV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 186,796 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody front to rear corroded

Handbrake travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill corroded undersealed applied varies places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and suspension component's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 186,795 miles

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody front to rear corroded

Handbrake travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill corroded undersealed applied varies places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and suspension component's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 178,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 174,899 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 154,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 154,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 136,144 miles

service and parking brake passed on limits-rear wheel bearings slight play-exhaust corroded-o/s/f/ tyre outer wall perished-both wishbone bushes perished-

Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 105,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,782 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 95,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,860 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

engine management light on

slight noise from offside front(poss bearing)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 77,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

engine management light on

slight noise from offside front(poss bearing)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

management light on

nearside front inner wing plastic panel broken and part missing

Fail 6 Sep 2013 67,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

management light on

nearside front inner wing plastic panel broken and part missing

nearside repeter lens broken

Pass 4 Aug 2012 54,340 miles

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

nearside front plastic inner arch broken and parts missing

Fail 4 Aug 2012 54,340 miles

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

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

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

nearside front plastic inner arch broken and parts missing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 41,594 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs badly worn

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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SO08 CYV is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc 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 SO08 CYV, 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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SO08 CYV is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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