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YS08 HLK

2008 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HLK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 248,601 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 248,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 226,810 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 226,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 189,931 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 138,161 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm bushes seperating slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2020 137,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm bushes seperating slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,887 miles

all chassis slight corrosion

exhaust rubbers broke but exhaust still secure

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2019 105,875 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

all chassis slight corrosion

exhaust rubbers broke but exhaust still secure

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 105,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has age related cracking

Fail 31 May 2018 105,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has age related cracking

Pass 27 May 2017 103,963 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 103,963 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 100,628 miles

Offside mirror damaged

brake pipes plastic coated and signs of corrosion

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 85,698 miles

o/s/repeater cover missing

stone chip in screen

Fail 20 May 2015 85,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded & slight blow

o/s/repeater cover missing

stone chip in screen

Pass 16 May 2014 123,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/repeater cover missing

spare tyre on limit

stone chip in screen

Pass 10 May 2013 104,718 miles

n/s f & n/s/r tyres side walls poor

n/s/r lens cracked

o/s repeater cover damaged

spare tyre poor

Fail 10 May 2013 104,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s f & n/s/r tyres side walls poor

n/s/r lens cracked

o/s repeater cover damaged

spare tyre poor

Pass 15 May 2012 84,702 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 84,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2011 41,545 miles

damage to o/s/door & n/s/wing/ front pads getting low

Fail 16 May 2011 41,545 miles

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

damage to o/s/door & n/s/wing/ front pads getting low

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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YS08 HLK is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS08 HLK, 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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YS08 HLK is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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