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WX08 DBU

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,492 mi
Last recorded119,492 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 119,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 106,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 104,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle has been welded and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 104,341 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced from central to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 103,425 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 102,625 miles

Service brake lagging in operation excessive travel on brake pedal (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,600 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 100,600 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,222 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) spring eye bushes (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 94,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,995 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,995 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 87,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all exhaust mount rubbers cracked or broken

front wiper blade split

n/s/r lamp condensated

Fail 22 Mar 2012 73,723 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all exhaust mount rubbers cracked or broken

front wiper blade split

n/s/r lamp condensated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,663 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WX08 DBU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WX08 DBU, 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 WX08 DBU registered?

WX08 DBU is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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