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YJ08 FAO

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,112 mi
Last recorded52,112 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FAO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 52,112 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 50,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 50,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Exhaust system insecure both hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,395 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 47,528 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 46,424 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 44,903 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,768 miles

all tyre outerside walls cracking due to age.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,288 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 26,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,584 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 17,577 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,499 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 FAO is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc 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 YJ08 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

YJ08 FAO is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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