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V500 ELF

2008 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,797 mi
Last recorded42,797 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 ELF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 42,797 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,144 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers need replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 37,432 miles

surface corrossion to all of front of vehicle suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,409 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 36,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 35,753 miles

damp patch rack gaitor

wishbone bushes starting to peel

Pass 27 Jun 2020 34,825 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rubbers worn cracking

Pass 22 May 2019 29,815 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 28,606 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 28,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 28,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 11,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,787 miles

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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V500 ELF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V500 ELF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V500 ELF?

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What year was V500 ELF registered?

V500 ELF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is V500 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 ELF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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