2010 Fiat Ducato 3.0L Diesel · YX60 AAU

The 2010 Fiat Ducato presents a clean bill of health on paper, with a stable and consistently improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 May 2026 at 44,083 miles passed with zero defects, marking five consecutive fault-free MOTs. This pattern suggests a vehicle that has been carefully maintained, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues flagged by any tester over the past four years. The mileage profile tells a clear story of light use. At roughly 2,755 miles per year over 16 years, this is exceptionally low for a commercial van of this age. The annual increments are steady and gradual, rising from 30,486 miles in June 2022 to 44,083 miles in May 2026, averaging around 3,400 miles per year across the recorded period. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation, which supports the conclusion that this vehicle has seen regular but gentle use rather than long periods of standing or sudden high-demand deployment. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection. A vehicle covering fewer than 3,000 miles annually can suffer from deterioration caused by inactivity rather than wear. Rubber suspension bushes, brake calipers, and tyre sidewalls can degrade through age and sitting, even when tread depth remains legal. Inspect the underbody for surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, brake lines, and the exhaust system, as low-mileage vans that make short trips are prone to moisture buildup and rust in areas that would otherwise be self-cleaning through regular heat cycles. The braking system and tyres deserve particular attention. Even though no binding calipers or uneven wear have been flagged, seized slide pins and sticking handbrake mechanisms are common on vehicles used for short, infrequent journeys. Check the tyre date codes against the current date, as rubber older than six years can harden and crack regardless of remaining tread depth. The Ducato's box-van body also warrants close inspection around rear door seals, floor mounting points, and the sliding door mechanism for any signs of water ingress or structural fatigue that MOT tests do not specifically assess.