FIAT DUCATO2005 · 2.3L Diesel

The vehicle presents as roadworthy based on the most recent DVSA test conducted on 22 July 2025 at 33,116 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. Maintenance trend remains stable across the available history. The sole anomaly appears in the 19 July 2024 test at 32,794 miles, which returned a failure yet listed no defects; the owner secured a subsequent pass on 23 July 2024 at 32,804 miles with no defects recorded. This pattern indicates consistent mechanical condition with no worsening faults. Mileage accumulation reflects exceptionally light use for a 2005 panel van. The record shows 30,828 miles at the 3 August 2022 test, rising to 32,761 miles by 18 July 2023, then only 32,804 miles at 23 July 2024, and 33,116 miles at the 2025 test. Annual distances fall below 2,000 miles, with a mere 43 miles covered between summer 2023 and summer 2024. Such low figures suggest prolonged periods of inactivity or short local journeys, and the clean test outcomes imply the previous keeper addressed any required upkeep promptly despite minimal running. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT advisories did not flag. The tester noted no corrosion, suspension wear, or brake defects, but a 21-year-old Fiat Ducato with sporadic use may conceal perished suspension bushes, fatigued coil springs, or surface rust on structural members. We recommend examining brake discs for lip formation and binding calipers, given the minimal mileage could have allowed moisture ingress during storage. The absence of recorded exhaust emissions failures across all tests suggests the diesel powertrain remains within limits, though a pre-purchase compression check would confirm drivetrain health after long idle spells.