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WM08 RUA

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,839 mi
Last recorded127,839 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 RUA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 127,839 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 127,838 miles

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,900 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 123,898 miles

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 113,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,210 miles

Different sixe tyres fitted front and rear

EML ON

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS+OS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 97,203 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Unit (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Multiple fault inc Position light indicator stop lamp and fog lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working NS+OS (1.1.C.1d)

Different sixe tyres fitted front and rear

EML ON

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS+OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,570 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,790 miles

Engine managment light on

Gear box oil leak, suspect NS drive shaft seal

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,790 miles

Engine managment light on

Gear box oil leak, suspect NS drive shaft seal

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,316 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,844 miles

Fog light switch stiff

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres perished

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,405 miles

Cut nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Exhaust rubbers deterioated.

Handbrake travel high.

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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WM08 RUA is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WM08 RUA, 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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WM08 RUA is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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