2018 FIAT DUCATO2.3L Diesel

The 2026‑03‑17 MOT at 150,811 miles certifies the 2018 Fiat Ducato as roadworthy, though the test recorded a severely deteriorated off‑side front drive‑shaft constant‑velocity boot and a worn, pitted rear brake disc. After a failure in April 2023, the vehicle passed a clean test in April 2023 and again in March 2026, indicating a corrective maintenance cycle that stabilized the condition, but recurring suspension and brake advisories suggest the underlying issues have not been fully resolved. The recorded mileage shows a high annual average of roughly 18,850 miles, with the odometer rising from 83,124 miles in April 2021 to 150,811 miles by March 2026, a gain of 67,687 miles over five years. Note that the 2021‑2022 interval added 32,278 miles, the 2022‑2023 interval added 30,125 miles, and a three‑year gap between 2023 and 2026 yielded only 5,284 miles, indicating periods of low use or standing. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension arm ball joint and rear lower suspension arm pins and bushes, as these components were flagged as excessively worn in 2023 and again in 2021, indicating potential wear on suspension bushes and coil springs. Also check drive shaft CV boot for deterioration, brake disc condition, parking brake efficiency, and any signs of structural rust or exhaust corrosion, given the high mileage and previous advisories. While the most recent test confirms roadworthiness, the recurring suspension and brake defects, combined with high annual mileage, suggest that the vehicle requires close monitoring of suspension components, brake wear, and drive‑shaft integrity; a thorough pre‑purchase inspection should verify that the recent repairs have eliminated the previous failures and that no new corrosion or structural damage has emerged.