2008 Fiat Ducato 2.2L Diesel · BV08 OUA

The vehicle holds a current roadworthiness status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed the test on 23 December 2025 at 152,695 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for minor electrical and visibility issues like wipers and washers. The overall trend suggests the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure, as evidenced by the recurring nature of mechanical defects that persisted across multiple tests throughout the year. At 152,695 miles, this 18-year-old Ducato has averaged approximately 8,500 miles per year, which is consistent with a light commercial or secondary use profile. The data shows a high concentration of activity between January 2025 and December 2025, where the vehicle covered only 400 miles across three test dates. This low mileage accumulation over that period suggests the vehicle may have been sitting stationary or used intermittently, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals despite low mileage. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the offside rear suspension mounting area. The January 2025 test flagged an inadequate repair to the sill, which is a serious structural concern that requires verification of corrosion resistance. The record also shows a persistent history of deteriorating CV joint boots on both the nearside inner and offside outer drive shafts, dating back to February 2025. If these boots have not been replaced, they will likely lead to imminent joint failure and expensive drivetrain repairs. The braking system also requires attention following a failure in January 2025 due to an inoperative parking brake and low efficiency below 50%. While the vehicle passed later tests, the repeated mention of wear in leaf spring anchor pins and bushes indicates that the suspension geometry is aging. Any prospective buyer should check for play in the suspension arm ball joints and the anti-roll bar linkage to ensure the mechanical issues noted in December 2025 have been properly rectified rather than merely ignored.