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ST08 DFD

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

246,048 mi
Last recorded246,048 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 DFD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 246,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 136,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible

Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,685 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,187 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer lens indicator lense

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 103,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer lens indicator lense

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,938 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wall perished 225/70x15c

Rear exhaust skin deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 94,938 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel mechanism underside siezed (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested no oil on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wall perished 225/70x15c

Rear exhaust skin deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,649 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 82,649 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,349 miles

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

Nearside fuel cap door missing

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

both rear tyres have nails in tread

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,349 miles

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

Nearside fuel cap door missing

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

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

both rear tyres have nails in tread

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel lid missing

Fail 3 Aug 2015 65,629 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel lid missing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,347 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 50,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rubber floor cover holed at pedals

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,249 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,249 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,881 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 41,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,902 miles

n/s screen washer requires attention

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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ST08 DFD is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST08 DFD, 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 ST08 DFD registered?

ST08 DFD is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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