FIAT DUCATO2002 · 2.8L DIESEL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2021 at 71,637 miles resulted in a pass with a single minor advisory for light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. This indicates the beginning of component wear rather than an immediate mechanical failure, and the vehicle has consistently passed without major defects or failures in the four preceding tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-four year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. The record shows a consistent but slow progression, moving from 41,878 miles in early 2017 to 71,637 miles by 2021. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests and low annual usage can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as seals, bushings, and brake hoses, which often perish from sitting stationary in high-age vehicles. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the inner front chassis rails, where slight underseal peel was noted in 2018 at 47,766 miles. The buyer must verify that this area has not progressed into deep-seated corrosion given the vehicle's age. Additionally, the nearside rear shock absorber should be checked to ensure the misting has not developed into a significant seal failure. Because of the low mileage, a thorough check of the brake system for corrosion or seized pistons is essential, as these components often suffer when a vehicle is not used frequently.