2017 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · HX67 AON

A pattern of recurring tyre wear and recent electrical failures defines the mechanical profile of this vehicle, most recently evidenced by a pass on 06 November 2025 following a failure the previous day. The failure was specifically due to a major defect involving the supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicating a fault, which necessitates verification that the airbag system is fully operational. While the vehicle has passed its tests since 2022, the consistency of advisories regarding tyre condition—specifically noting both nearside and offside front tyres being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge, alongside a general advisory that all six tyres are starting to perish—suggests a recurring issue with tread depth or tyre age relative to usage. The recorded mileage of 16,189 miles for a 2017 model represents an unusually low annual accumulation of approximately 1,799 miles. This low-use profile can indicate a vehicle that has spent significant periods stationary, which aligns with the advisory from November 2025 regarding tyres starting to perish. Mechanically, such low mileage means that while drivetrain components like the engine and gearbox may have low wear, other components such as rubber seals, suspension bushes, and tyre sidewalls may be subject to age-related degradation rather than wear-related degradation. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the tyre condition and the potential for uneven wear, as the repeated advisories for edge wear on the front tyres could indicate an alignment issue or suspension geometry fault. During a test drive, listen for any rhythmic thumping or humming from the tyres and check for any pulling to one side under braking or during straight-line driving. Given the recent failure of the SRS warning lamp, it is essential to ensure the airbag warning light illuminates upon ignition and then extinguishes as normal; a lamp that stays lit or fails to illuminate at all indicates a fault in the safety restraint system. Furthermore, the history of inoperative lighting, including a high-level brake lamp in 2022 and a front fog light in 2024, suggests that electrical bulb or circuit integrity should be verified across all external light clusters. The 2025 advisory regarding insufficient windscreen washer liquid should be checked to ensure the pump and nozzles are not blocked, which is common in vehicles that sit idle for long periods. Inspect the tyres for any signs of cracking or perishing in the sidewalls, as the official record specifically flags the ageing of all six tyres.