2014 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · NX14 OJO

The 2014 Fiat Ducato presents a stable and clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 February 2026 at 174,886 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator of current mechanical soundness. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no recurring faults or emerging patterns of deterioration across the documented history. A clean pass with no advisories is the best possible outcome a used vehicle can present on paper. The mileage accumulation tells a specific story. Between the March 2020 test at 147,068 miles and the February 2022 test at 174,425 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 27,357 miles in just under two years, averaging over 13,600 miles annually during that period. This is consistent with high commercial or long-distance use. The recorded mileage has remained static at 174,886 miles between February 2022 and the present day in June 2026, indicating the vehicle has been standing unused for over four years. Prolonged storage introduces its own risks, particularly with brake seizure, tyre flat-spotting, and fuel system degradation. Despite the clean MOT record, a four-year stationary period demands a thorough physical inspection. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion and binding calipers, as standing vehicles commonly suffer from seized handbrake mechanisms and uneven pad deposits. Tyres must be checked for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. The fuel system, including the diesel tank and lines, should be assessed for microbial contamination and water ingress, which are common in vehicles left standing with partially filled tanks. Suspension components, particularly bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, require close inspection for deterioration that may not have been present at the last test. Exhaust system integrity and structural corrosion around load-bearing points and the chassis should be verified, as commercial vehicles of this type are prone to rust in high-stress areas. A test drive is essential to confirm gearbox operation, clutch engagement, and steering response after prolonged inactivity.