2008 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · FP08 ABU

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026‑05‑12 at 248 601 miles, but the test recorded a front oil leak (8.4.1 (a)(i)), under‑body corrosion, and front and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a)(ii)). These advisories echo issues seen in the 2025 test, while the serious failures logged in early 2023 have not recurred. The pattern suggests a stable but slowly deteriorating condition, with wear items persisting rather than improving. Mileage accumulation has been aggressive: from 106 411 miles in February 2015 to 248 601 miles in May 2026, an average of roughly 13 800 miles per year. The record shows a gap of about eleven months between the March 2021 test and the February 2022 retest, and a similar interval before the January 2023 failure. The latest test falls just over two months before the present date, indicating the MOT is current and the vehicle has been kept on the road continuously. A buyer should inspect the oil system for active leaks, examine the under‑body for corrosion patches, and test the brake discs and pads for uneven wear or scoring. Suspension components merit close scrutiny: the rear leaf spring, front CV‑boot, suspension arm ball joints and rubber bushes, and rear shock absorbers for oil misting. Lighting circuits should be verified, especially the registration‑plate lamp, outline markers and rear position lamp, all of which have shown intermittent faults. Tyre tread depth must be checked given repeated wear advisories, and the exhaust/emissions system inspected for any hidden deterioration.