FIAT DUCATO2005 · 2.8L DIESEL

The Fiat Ducato passed its most recent MOT on 3 November 2025 at 55,935 miles with only front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edges flagged as advisories. The maintenance trend is improving after a poor 2023 showing, with the last two tests recording no mechanical failures. Structural corrosion and steering faults noted in 2023 have not reappeared in subsequent records. Recorded mileage is low for a 21-year-old van, rising from 48,945 miles in October 2022 to 55,935 miles by November 2025, an average of roughly 2,330 miles per year. The jump from 53,522 to 53,525 miles between the failed and passed 2023 tests shows the owner corrected faults within days. Sparse entries before 2022 leave earlier wear patterns undocumented, but the clean 2024 test at 54,839 miles suggests steady light use. A buyer should inspect the front subframe mountings in person. The October 2023 failure showed offside front mounting excessively corroded with significant loss of structural strength, and the nearside front showed lesser corrosion. Confirm professional repair was carried out rather than cosmetic treatment. Check the offside front steering rack inner joint and nearside front shock absorber, both rejected in 2023 for play and fluid leak. Verify the replacement parts hold condition. The 2025 edge tyre wear implies the previous owner deferred consumables; examine alignment and bush condition.