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YJ08 FDG

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,610 mi
Last recorded38,610 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FDG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 38,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 37,439 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 37,430 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,944 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 36,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 36,933 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 25,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 25,737 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 25,737 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,368 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,293 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,506 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 19,506 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,578 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 18,212 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FDG is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ08 FDG registered?

YJ08 FDG is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is YJ08 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 FDG shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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