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YJ08 ZXF

2008 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 ZXF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,823 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,269 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 65,256 miles

All outline marker lamps missing front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,607 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Brake wear wire snapped.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 64,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section to mid joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Brake wear wire snapped.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside washer jet not working.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,683 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 63,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 62,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 60,995 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 60,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 56,694 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 52,164 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 52,164 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,699 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 47,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,487 miles

end of exhaust pointing forward not bakwards

Fail 23 Oct 2012 43,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

end of exhaust pointing forward not bakwards

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,130 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)

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 ZXF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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