2021 FIAT DUCATO2.3L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than' servicing. The most recent test on August 7 2025 at 157,423 miles resulted in a pass only after the vehicle failed a test just six days prior. While the immediate safety-critical failures were rectified, the persistent presence of play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint suggests that the suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life cycle. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging over 31,000 miles annually. Between the August 2024 test at 117,662 miles and the August 2025 failure at 157,020 miles, the van covered nearly 40,000 miles in a single year. This rate reflects consistent heavy commercial or long-distance use, which accelerates the wear on the drivetrain, chassis, and suspension assembly compared to standard light-use patterns. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the history shows ball joint play on both the nearside and offside sides across 2024 and 2025. These recurring faults indicate that the rubberings and joints are under significant stress due to the high mileage. The failure in August 2025 regarding low parking brake efficiency and thin rear brake pads confirms that the braking system was neglected until it reached a critical threshold. A physical check of the brake discs and the handbrake mechanism is essential to ensure that the high-mileage operation has not caused uneven wear or mechanical fatigue beyond the surface-level components.