2006 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · WU06 BGX

The most recent MOT test, on 27 October 2025 at 59,567 miles, sits less than ten months before the current date, and it produced a pass with no defects recorded. That clean result extends a fully stable maintenance trend. Every annual test from October 2021 through October 2025 returned a pass without a single advisory, which is an unusually tidy record for a 2006 Fiat Ducato. The mileage pattern reflects light, regular use rather than hard work or prolonged standing. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the odometer rose from 44,877 to 59,567 miles, averaging just under 3,000 miles per year. The annual intervals show no abrupt spikes or long lay-ups; the largest single-year increase was 4,290 miles between October 2022 and October 2023, and the smallest was 2,812 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. For a van now roughly 20 years old, the total of 59,567 miles is low, and the steady accumulation suggests a vehicle used consistently but gently. A faultless MOT record is a solid starting point, but the test is only a snapshot of condition on the day. Age-related deterioration can develop quickly on these vans, so a private inspection should focus on suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs, where corrosion and perishing are common. Brake discs and rear calipers warrant equal attention; binding rear brakes are a frequent Ducato failure point even after a clean pass. Structural rust is the main long-term risk, so check the chassis rails, floor pan, wheel arches, and cab step areas for corrosion or previous patching. The MOT history gives no cause for concern, and the steady low mileage supports the idea of a well-kept van. That said, confirm whether the timing belt and water pump have documented replacement intervals; the MOT record does not cover them. If the bodywork and running gear present as cleanly as the testing history suggests, this unit stands out as a credible buy.