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YJ08 GKE

2008 Fiat Ducato

Black Diesel 2297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,731 mi
Last recorded184,731 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 GKE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 184,731 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 184,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 167,529 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 167,491 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 150,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak - requires further investigation

Fail 12 Sep 2016 150,968 miles

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

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

engine oil leak - requires further investigation

Pass 10 Sep 2015 132,296 miles

Park brake passes at only 20%

Service brake passes but only 51%

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 113,475 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,766 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Oct 2012 74,766 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,304 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

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 GKE is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 2,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

YJ08 GKE is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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