2012 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · FN62 AXC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile, as the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent recorded test in June 2022 at 135,655 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just two weeks prior. That failure highlighted critical issues including binding rear service brakes and bald front tyres. Given that no MOT data is recorded since June 2022, the vehicle is currently four years overdue for testing, representing a significant risk regarding its current mechanical state and legality. The mileage pattern is consistent with a commercial vehicle used for moderate purposes, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between September 2017 and December 2018, where the vehicle covered over 26,000 miles. However, the usage slowed significantly between December 2018 and 2022, with only 13,570 miles covered over three years. This period of lower usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seized brake components, which aligns with the binding issues noted in 2022. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, specifically the rear calipers and handbrake mechanism, which previously showed binding. The recurring mention of worn front tyres and inoperative bulbs suggests the owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until forced by failure. The 2018 engine management light failure also warrants a modern diagnostic scan to ensure no persistent faults remain that were cleared rather than repaired. Given the age of the Ducato and the long lapse since the last MOT, a structural inspection is vital to check for frame corrosion which is a common failure point on this chassis.