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YC08 VPT

2008 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,104 mi
Last recorded63,104 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VPT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 63,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 61,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 58,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 57,577 miles

Front Engine oil level on min

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 57,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 215/70/15C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Engine oil level on min

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 56,647 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside: Rear bush in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock is leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 55,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL exhaust rubbers are split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both wipers smearing when tested and weak spray from nearside washer jet

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine oil level on min

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn lower, Looks like new pads have been fitted to nearside?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 55,231 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective ALL exhaust rubbers are split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both wipers smearing when tested and weak spray from nearside washer jet

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine oil level on min

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn lower, Looks like new pads have been fitted to nearside?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,248 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 50,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 49,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

damage to nsf

Pass 23 May 2016 48,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2016 48,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2015 45,773 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 45,773 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,398 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 31,501 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 31,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Split in inner wall of n/side rear tyre.

n/side front tyre tread perishing.

Pass 23 May 2011 23,388 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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YC08 VPT is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC08 VPT, 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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YC08 VPT is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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