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YJ08 ZWA

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,825 mi
Last recorded130,825 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 130,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 130,823 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 130,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil of tread left on tyre and tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 130,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is cracking and has 3 mil of tread left on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil of tread left on tyre and tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 129,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 129,752 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Central Rear handbrake cables corroded.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front steering rack oil leak

Front sump corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all around wheel arch corroded.

Pass 24 Dec 2020 127,748 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 127,720 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Around the fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting A the top of the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting A the top of the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords The cut is in the tred (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose The panel between the door and bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose The panel between the door and bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 123,937 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 123,937 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,513 miles

Battery lamp illuminated

Central Upper Stop lamp not working at the time of test

Exhaust system rubber mounts defective, but system is still adequately supported

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake cables are corroded, but not seriously weakened. Underside, central rear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Underside. Steering rack/ hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 121,513 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Affected by position lamps (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Affected by Indicator (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Affected by other lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Diesel filter housing in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery lamp illuminated

Central Upper Stop lamp not working at the time of test

Exhaust system rubber mounts defective, but system is still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake cables are corroded, but not seriously weakened. Underside, central rear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Underside. Steering rack/ hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Reverse lamps affected by Indicators

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,844 miles

Battery lamp illuminated

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Central stop lamp not working at the time of test

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting. Both, offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on chassis (6.1.B.2)

parking brake cables are corroded, but not seriously weakened. Underside, central rear

Fail 31 Jul 2017 118,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking near fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Battery lamp illuminated

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Central stop lamp not working at the time of test

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting. Both, offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 116,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 116,173 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,171 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 114,171 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,569 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 108,569 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,811 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,193 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,362 miles

Windscreen cracked outside of drivers view

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 ZWA is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZWA, 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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YJ08 ZWA is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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