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YIJ 242

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIJ 242
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 101,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,025 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front body marker not working

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

Pass 14 May 2024 88,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 85,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 79,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 79,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 78,083 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 73,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 66,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,164 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 60,164 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 50,490 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 50,490 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 39,772 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 39,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 28,927 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 21,209 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,532 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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YIJ 242 is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YIJ 242, 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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YIJ 242 is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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