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VX08 PBF

2008 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,889 mi
Last recorded227,889 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 PBF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 227,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Fail 28 Dec 2017 227,886 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Pass 19 Apr 2016 223,664 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very borderline (8.3.1a)

Handbrake cable outers deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Bumper support bar damaged and very close to offside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake has only just met minimum efficiency and may require repair or adjustment

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lenses broken on both sides (1.4.A.2e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

diesel filter and surrounding area damp with fuel

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 223,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very borderline (8.3.1a)

Handbrake cable outers deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Bumper support bar damaged and very close to offside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake has only just met minimum efficiency and may require repair or adjustment

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lenses broken on both sides (1.4.A.2e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

diesel filter and surrounding area damp with fuel

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 214,283 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to screen

Fail 20 Oct 2014 214,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to screen

Fail 3 Oct 2013 203,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 203,485 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 187,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 162,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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VX08 PBF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX08 PBF, 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

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What year was VX08 PBF registered?

VX08 PBF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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