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YJ08 GKC

2008 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,082 mi
Last recorded149,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 GKC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 149,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 149,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside + offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 88,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil sump is rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2024 84,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing after RBT (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

oil sump is rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,800 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 79,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,558 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,556 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weaping round cv clip (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 69,980 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weaping round cv clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,536 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,372 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,372 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,973 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 49,789 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,820 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 GKC is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

YJ08 GKC is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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