2009 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · BF09 JWC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive repairs and developing mechanical issues. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 42,721 miles passed, the tester identified a slight play in the offside front steering rack inner joints. This follows a significant failure in early 2024 where multiple critical systems were compromised, including an ABS fault and a major exhaust leak. The history suggests that faults are only addressed when they fail an inspection rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old Ducato, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the vehicle covered only 1,886 miles, indicating long periods of stationary or minimal use. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seizing of seals, and corrosion due to a lack of mechanical exercise. The gap between tests remains consistent, but the vehicle has sat frequently, which likely correlates with the recurring rust issues noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and bodywork. Records from 2023, 2024, and 2025 consistently flag surface rust on the chassis and rust on the front inner arches. This needs to be monitored to ensure surface corrosion has not progressed into structural perforation. Furthermore, the braking system requires close scrutiny; the April 2024 test noted imbalanced front brakes that barely met requirements following a previous failure of an inoperative nearside parking brake. The steering should be tested for further play to ensure the slight play in the rack joint does not worsen.