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YJ08 FAK

2008 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,418 mi
Last recorded55,418 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FAK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 54,908 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking/splitting in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking/splitting in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy /blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking/splitting in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start to show sign of cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start to show sign of cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy /blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start to show sign of cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,114 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 54,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,323 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,316 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 50,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,281 miles

Offside Front headlight hazed

Fail 15 Oct 2019 47,281 miles

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

Offside Front headlight hazed

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,842 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 45,820 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,162 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 29,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,027 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,599 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,797 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,809 miles

3 x exhaust rubber mounts partially failed

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2012 15,809 miles

3 x exhaust rubber mounts partially failed

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 12,421 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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YJ08 FAK is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YJ08 FAK, 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 YJ08 FAK registered?

YJ08 FAK is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 FAK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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