2015 Fiat Ducato 3.0L Diesel · 96 PJH

The 2015 Fiat Ducato presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 1 July 2025 at 44,915 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has progressed from advisories and minor failures in earlier years to three consecutive passes without any flagged issues, indicating that previous owners have addressed the mechanical and consumable wear points that previously drew the tester's attention. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 4,083 miles per year. The record shows a steady and consistent accumulation pattern: 28,691 miles in June 2021, 32,837 in June 2022, 36,593 in June 2023, 40,637 in June 2024, and 44,915 in July 2025. This represents a regular annual increase of roughly 3,700 to 4,200 miles with no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes, suggesting sustained light commercial or private use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. The 2022 test at 32,837 miles flagged front brake pads wearing thin, a nail in the nearside rear tyre, and park brake lever reserve travel slightly outside acceptable tolerance. These are all consumable and adjustment items typical of a working van, and the subsequent clean passes through 2023, 2024, and 2025 confirm they were rectified. The 2021 advisory at 28,691 miles regarding an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit further reinforces a pattern of tyre wear being the primary recurring consumable concern across the vehicle's life. A prospective buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the structural underside, particularly the chassis rails, outriggers, and rear crossmember, as the low annual mileage raises the possibility of long stationary periods that can promote corrosion in load-bearing areas. The braking system, including caliper slide mechanisms and the handbrake cable adjustment, warrants a functional road test to confirm the 2025 clean result reflects current condition. Suspension bushes and front wheel bearings should be checked for deterioration, as even low-mileage commercial vehicles can develop dry perishing from age rather than use. The tyre age and sidewall condition deserve close scrutiny, given the historical pattern of tyre-related advisories.