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VX08 SNJ

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,959 mi
Last recorded66,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 SNJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,959 miles

Both headlamp patterns weak

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated axle 3 (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear axle 2, tyre 19 yrs old

Nearside Rear axle 3, tyre 19 yrs old

Offside Rear axle 2, tyre 19 yrs old

Fail 1 Jul 2026 66,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both headlamp patterns weak

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated axle 3 (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear axle 2, tyre 19 yrs old

Nearside Rear axle 3, tyre 19 yrs old

Offside Rear axle 2, tyre 19 yrs old

Pass 24 May 2025 60,699 miles

Nearside Rear front axle tyre 18 yrs old

Nearside Rear rear axle tyre 18 yrs old

Offside Rear front axle tyre 18 yrs old

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 60,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front axle tyre 18 yrs old

Nearside Rear rear axle tyre 18 yrs old

Offside Rear front axle tyre 18 yrs old

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,920 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer box mountings are all worn & deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both are slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake servo slightly corroded

exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2023 59,678 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses are faded & deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounting is partly broken (6.1.2 (a))

brake servo has slight corrosion

exhaust silencer box is corroded & deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2023 58,678 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working middle side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses are faded & deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounting is partly broken (6.1.2 (a))

brake servo has slight corrosion

bulb warning active on dash

coolant level low

exhaust silencer box is corroded & deteriorated

indicator/hazard tell tail flashing fast

Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,363 miles

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

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

Rear Upper both top marker lamps not operating

brake servo has slight corrosion

exhaust system & silencer corroded & deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2022 55,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper both top marker lamps not operating

brake servo has slight corrosion

exhaust system & silencer corroded & deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2021 48,340 miles

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

Rear Upper marker lamps not woking

brake servo has slight corrosion

exhaust silencer is corroded & slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2021 48,340 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper marker lamps not woking

brake servo has slight corrosion

exhaust silencer is corroded & slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,110 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2018 35,981 miles

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

Outline marker lamp not working 2 offside 1 nearside (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Engine coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel leak from fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Jump leads connected to earth point on engine to gearbox. lead are too long and could become dangerous

Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 10,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 5,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/side middle marker not working

Fail 8 Oct 2014 5,345 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/side middle marker not working

Pass 18 Sep 2013 3,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 1,676 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 1,104 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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VX08 SNJ is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VX08 SNJ, 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 VX08 SNJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VX08 SNJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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