2006 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · CU56 DBV

The 2006 Fiat Ducato presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 23,328 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 20-year-old van. The tester logged 16,278 miles on 22 April 2022, rising only marginally to 16,408 miles by 24 April 2023, then climbing to 20,460 miles in April 2024, 21,530 miles in April 2025, and 23,328 miles in March 2026. Annual accumulation averaged around 1,166 miles, with the sharpest jump of roughly 4,000 miles occurring between spring 2023 and spring 2024. Such low totals suggest prolonged standing periods, though the sparse five-year record shows no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the chassis and around suspension mounting points, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not confirm absence of incipient structural rust on a vehicle of this age. Long idle spells accelerate perished rubber components and seized calipers that a static test may not expose under load. Verify the condition of tyres, wiper blades, and coolant hoses given the low but irregular usage pattern. The clean DVSA history implies previous keepers addressed consumables before each test rather than neglecting basic upkeep. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the data, so the Ducato shows no worsening trend, yet the absence of advisories offers no substitute for a workshop examination of drivetrain and brake function before purchase.