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SW08 LSV

2008 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,478 mi
Last recorded127,478 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LSV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 127,478 miles

keep wear on n/s front tyre under observation

slight oil leak around steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2017 127,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

keep wear on n/s front tyre under observation

slight oil leak around steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2016 126,525 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 126,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 121,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,855 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,514 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 81,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,902 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SW08 LSV is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SW08 LSV, 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 SW08 LSV registered?

SW08 LSV is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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