2007 FIAT DUCATO2.3L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deteriorating brake components and electrical faults. While it passed the test on 2 June 2026 at 38,462 miles, this followed a significant failure just two months prior in April. That April test identified multiple critical issues including an inoperative speedometer, ABS failure, and excessively binding brakes. The persistence of the nearside rear brake pipe damage into the most recent test suggests that while major mechanical failures were addressed, minor attention to the hydraulic line condition was not fully rectified. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,024 miles per year. Between October 2023 and April 2025, the vehicle covered only 153 miles over a seventeen-month period. This pattern suggests the van sits for long durations rather than being regularly. Such low-frequency use often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components, seized seals, and internal corrosion within braking systems, which aligns with the recurring binding and fluctuating issues noted in the 2026 test records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front braking system. The record consistently shows fluctuating and binding front brakes across 2025 and 2026, which often indicates seized caliper pistons or warped discs from inactivity. The failure of the ABS warning lamp in April 2026 is a serious safety concern that requires verification that the system is now functional. Additionally, the damaged nearside rear brake pipe should be inspected for structural corrosion or mechanical deformation, as the tester flagged it twice in succession. Given the age and low mileage, the chassis should also be checked for surface rust that often affects stationary Ducato models.