2013 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · GF63 OGL

The 2013 Fiat Ducato presents a stable maintenance trend through its most recent MOT history, passing every test since at least March 2022. The March 2026 test at 97,910 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a perished nearside front tyre, indicating no active mechanical or structural failures at present. The pattern of advisories over the preceding years shows a vehicle that has remained fundamentally roadworthy, with no escalating defects or dangerous faults recorded during the available history. The mileage progression is remarkably flat. Between March 2022 and March 2026, the recorded distance increased by just 840 miles across four annual tests, averaging roughly 210 miles per year over that four-year window. Prior to that, the vehicle covered approximately 264 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, and 196 miles between March 2024 and March 2025. This extremely low annual accumulation suggests the van has seen very light use or prolonged periods of standing since 2022, which is a significant departure from the overall lifetime average of roughly 7,532 miles per year. Buyers should investigate whether this reflects a change in ownership, a vehicle laid up due to a fault, or simply a second vehicle used sparingly. The recurring theme across multiple tests is front suspension wear. Both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as worn in March 2022 and again in March 2024, though neither occasion noted excessive movement. This suggests gradual, long-term deterioration rather than a sudden failure, but the repeated advisory on both sides indicates the front suspension bushes are a known weak point that will likely need attention. A physical inspection should specifically check for play in the front lower suspension arms and any deterioration of the rear-most bushes. A binding offside rear service brake was noted in March 2024, described as not excessive. No brake defects appeared in the 2025 or 2026 tests, suggesting the issue may have resolved or remained stable, but a test drive should confirm the handbrake holds correctly and the rear brakes do not drag or overheat. The nearside front tyre advisory in March 2026 for cracking or perishing is a minor consumable issue, though it warrants a close check of all tyre dates and condition given the vehicle's low recent mileage and likely age-related rubber degradation.