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MOT valid
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2018 FIAT DUCATO2.3L DIESEL

LX18 ADO

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2018 FIAT DUCATO? It's a DIESEL with a 2287cc engine showing 43,118 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 22/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
2287cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2018 Fiat Ducato presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 2026-03-23 at 43,118 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across its recorded history. The only blemish came on 2026-03-10, when the tester failed the van at 43,112 miles for a supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicating a fault under item 7.1.6 (a). The owner corrected this within thirteen days and secured the pass, so no structural, brake, or suspension defects have ever been logged. Annual mileage sits low for an eight-year-old vehicle, totalling 43,118 miles or roughly 5,390 per year. The records show steady, light use: 27,159 miles on 2023-02-14, 32,056 on 2024-02-12, 38,147 on 2025-03-07, and 43,112 by the March 2026 failure. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the clean pass sheets in 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggest the previous keeper kept basic consumables and mechanical items within test limits, though the SRS lamp fault hints at deferred electrical diagnostics before sale. A buyer should still verify the airbag system in person, given the recent warning lamp fault, and confirm the repair cleared the fault code rather than merely resetting the dash. Low mileage vans of this type often stand idle for weeks, which accelerates tyre sidewall cracking, brake disc corrosion, and suspension bush perishing despite clean MOTs. Inspect the front coil springs, rear leaf bushes, and brake calipers for binding or seepage, and check the chassis rails for structural rust near the sills. The Ducato's galvanising holds reasonably well, but standing moisture and light use can hide early corrosion the tester did not flag at 43,118 miles.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

88
/ 100 · Good
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Finance
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Salvage
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Imported
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Scrapped
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Jul 2026, 08:51
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2018 Fiat Ducato presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 2026-03-23 at 43,118 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across its recorded history. The only blemish came on 2026-03-10, when the tester failed the van at 43,112 miles for a supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicating a fault under item 7.1.6 (a). The owner corrected this within thirteen days and secured the pass, so no structural, brake, or suspension defects have ever been logged. Annual mileage sits low for an eight-year-old vehicle, totalling 43,118 miles or roughly 5,390 per year. The records show steady, light use: 27,159 miles on 2023-02-14, 32,056 on 2024-02-12, 38,147 on 2025-03-07, and 43,112 by the March 2026 failure. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the clean pass sheets in 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggest the previous keeper kept basic consumables and mechanical items within test limits, though the SRS lamp fault hints at deferred electrical diagnostics before sale. A buyer should still verify the airbag system in person, given the recent warning lamp fault, and confirm the repair cleared the fault code rather than merely resetting the dash. Low mileage vans of this type often stand idle for weeks, which accelerates tyre sidewall cracking, brake disc corrosion, and suspension bush perishing despite clean MOTs. Inspect the front coil springs, rear leaf bushes, and brake calipers for binding or seepage, and check the chassis rails for structural rust near the sills. The Ducato's galvanising holds reasonably well, but standing moisture and light use can hide early corrosion the tester did not flag at 43,118 miles.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2018, this Fiat Ducato with plate LX18 ADO has undergone 5 MOT inspections since February 2023.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.

Buying Score
72/100
Risk Level
Medium
Medium
Est. Annual Cost
£2,200-£2,800
Mileage
At 43,118 miles for a March 2018 registr...

Our Verdict

This 2018 Fiat Ducato is a reasonable buy if the airbag warning fault has been properly resolved, but approach with caution due to the recent MOT failure. Confirm the supplementary restraint system repair before purchase.

Before buying LX18ADO, obtain written proof that the SRS warning lamp fault from the 10 March 2026 MOT failure was correctly diagnosed and repaired, as the pass on 23 March 2026 should reflect this but does not detail the work done. Check for a full service history consistent with the 2,228-mile annual average, and verify the 2,287cc diesel engine has had regular oil and filter changes given its commercial use.

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