2006 Fiat Ducato 2.0L Diesel · FJ56 ATF

The 2006 Fiat Ducato is presently roadworthy, having passed the June 30 2026 MOT at 68,468 miles, yet the test recorded a corroded near‑side front vehicle structure and a minor exhaust gas leak, indicating that while the vehicle meets the legal standard, it carries ongoing structural and exhaust concerns. The maintenance record shows a relatively stable pattern after a series of failures in mid‑2024; the July 10 2025 test was defect‑free, but the June 2026 result re‑introduces structural and exhaust defects, suggesting the vehicle is being used without major neglect but with intermittent wear. At roughly 3,400 miles per year the Ducato’s mileage is low for a 20‑year‑old vehicle, implying periods of limited use or long idle intervals. However, mileage accumulation has accelerated in the past three years, rising from 59,168 miles in July 2024 to 68,468 miles in June 2026, a gain of over 9,000 miles, indicating increased usage that may be contributing to the recent wear observed. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the near‑side front door step and surrounding chassis for rust depth, test the front brakes for binding or excessive play, examine the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion or looseness, and verify tyre tread depth and edge wear, especially on the near‑side front and off‑side front tyres noted as close to legal limits in earlier tests. Particular attention to the front wheel bearing play recorded in 2016 and the condition of the front and rear brake discs and calipers is advisable, given the recurring binding and inoperative brake warnings. While lighting and wiper defects appear repeatedly, they are consumable items; the structural rust, brake binding, and suspension condition represent the principal mechanical risks that a prospective purchaser must verify before committing to the purchase.