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VX58 BFU

2008 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 BFU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 159,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror Housing Damage Has Been Repaired Using Tape

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror Housing Damage Has Been Repaired Using Tape

Fail 23 Feb 2023 159,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror Housing Damage Has Been Repaired Using Tape

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror Housing Damage Has Been Repaired Using Tape

Pass 11 Dec 2021 155,531 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 155,501 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 139,045 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 139,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 117,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 117,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 107,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 96,906 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm/inner track rod

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2016 86,663 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 86,663 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,559 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake pads wearing low 2 oil leak from engine 3 small amount of play from steering column

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,960 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,770 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VX58 BFU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX58 BFU, 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 VX58 BFU registered?

VX58 BFU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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