2009 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · AE09 ENJ

The 2009 Fiat Ducato presents a stable and highly favorable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 8 August 2025 at 44,772 miles with zero defects recorded. This indicates a vehicle currently meeting all required safety and environmental standards without immediate mechanical or structural concerns. The absence of advisories or failures in the most recent test suggests diligent upkeep or minimal wear on critical components. A minor anomaly occurred in August 2024 when the vehicle failed a test at 43,650 miles, yet no defects were recorded for that specific failure; it subsequently passed twelve days later at 43,655 miles with no defects, implying the issue was either administrative or rectified immediately without a formal advisory. The recorded mileage demonstrates exceptionally low annual usage, averaging roughly 2,634 miles per year over the vehicle's seventeen-year lifespan. Between July 2022 and August 2025, the odometer advanced by just 3,242 miles, showing a remarkably consistent and gradual accumulation pattern. The yearly intervals—1,203 miles from July 2022 to August 2023, 917 miles from August 2023 to August 2024, and 1,117 miles from August 2024 to August 2025—reflect a steady pattern of light use rather than prolonged periods of total inactivity or sudden high-mileage runs. Despite the flawless MOT record, the low annual mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of components susceptible to deterioration from standing rather than wearing from use. A buyer must carefully examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and perishing, as the tread may remain deep while the structural integrity degrades. Brake calipers and discs frequently suffer from surface corrosion and binding on vehicles covering short distances, so a road test should verify smooth braking without dragging. Suspension bushes and shock absorbers require checking for deterioration, while the chassis and load-bearing panels demand close scrutiny for structural corrosion, a common issue on older light commercial vehicles. Short-run driving can also lead to premature exhaust emissions system contamination, making a check for excessive smoke during cold starts a prudent step.