2011 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · FJ11 NKS

The Fiat Ducato passed its most recent MOT on 5 April 2024 at 168,003 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by swift passes. On 2 April 2024 the vehicle failed at 168,002 miles yet passed three days later at 168,003 miles with no defects logged on either entry. The same sequence occurred in March 2023, with a failure on 9 March at 158,711 miles and a pass on 7 March recorded at the identical mileage, again with no advisories or defects cited. This suggests administrative or presentation anomalies in the DVSA data rather than confirmed mechanical faults, but the buyer should treat the repeated fail-pass pairs as a flag for closer scrutiny. Mileage progression is broadly typical for a 2011 vehicle. The record shows 146,871 miles at the January 2022 test, rising to 158,711 miles by March 2023 and 168,003 miles by April 2024. That equates to roughly 11,000 miles per year, consistent with average light-commercial use. A notable gap exists between the January 2022 and March 2023 tests, missing the 2022 renewal window, which may indicate the van was off the road or late to test. The clean defect history across all entries implies previous owners kept basic consumables within legal limits, though no advisories mean worn suspension bushes, corroding brake lines, or fatigued coil springs were either absent or simply not noted by testers. Given the sparse but unusual fail-pass pairs, a buyer should commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and brake components. The Ducato's front suspension arms and rear leaf spring hangers are known corrosion points; the tester logged no advisories, yet 168,000 miles invites fatigue in these areas. Verify the April 2024 failure cause with DVSA, as the blank defect field offers no technical explanation. Check exhaust emissions and tyre condition in person despite the clean record. The lack of advisories across five years means wear items like wiper blades and discs were likely changed reactively. Inspect for binding calipers and uneven pad wear, since the rapid retest pattern could mask a resolved but unrecorded brake issue.