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WA08 DWU

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,723 mi
Last recorded52,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 DWU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 52,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,202 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 50,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,150 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 47,149 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,504 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 40,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,124 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 38,122 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,264 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,395 miles

Rear rear tyers perished around side walls 10 years old recommend replacemrnt

Fail 13 Sep 2017 28,395 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear rear tyers perished around side walls 10 years old recommend replacemrnt

exhaust tail pipe insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2015
Fail 1 May 2015 23,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r parking brake effort slightly low and may require some attention

Pass 12 May 2014 19,901 miles

exhaust tail pipe short

Fail 2 May 2014 19,890 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,301 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,787 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s side marker wire touches exhaust

Fail 11 Apr 2012 12,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s side marker wire touches exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,955 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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WA08 DWU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA08 DWU, 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 WA08 DWU registered?

WA08 DWU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WA08 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 DWU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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