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YH08 LEL

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,629 mi
Last recorded149,629 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 LEL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 149,629 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 149,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 140,546 miles

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,120 miles

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

Offside side marker light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,988 miles

2x offside side markers inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged arch liner clip has come off and is rubbing (1.1.11 (c))

headlight leveling devices inoperative

Fail 21 Dec 2021 137,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

2x offside side markers inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged arch liner clip has come off and is rubbing (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

exhaust rubbers broken but still secure

headlight leveling devices inoperative

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,576 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust rubber broken, n/s/r mount bracket broken off silencer, all other mount rubbers been repaired with string (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,299 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both back box hangers replaced with cloth (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,727 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box held up with tied fabric (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

reverse light not working (pre sep 2009)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,160 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

exhaust mountings broken

Fail 19 Jul 2017 49,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake binding

exhaust mountings broken

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,423 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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YH08 LEL is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH08 LEL, 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 YH08 LEL registered?

YH08 LEL is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 LEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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