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Y979 MUD

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,558 mi
Last recorded130,558 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 MUD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 130,558 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 130,558 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 129,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 129,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 128,626 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2024 128,626 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 127,460 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 127,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 203,610 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 203,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 125,338 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 125,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,092 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 124,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,605 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 122,595 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working when side lights on (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 121,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

h?brake linkage partly siezed

Fail 21 Aug 2012 116,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,043 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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Y979 MUD is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y979 MUD, 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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Y979 MUD is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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