2012 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · NX62 EOD

The 2012 Fiat Ducato presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 18 July 2022 passing at 17,005 miles with zero defects recorded. That unblemished result, combined with four other clean passes in the preceding years, indicates no recurring mechanical or structural faults have surfaced during the documented period. The vehicle has not presented any advisories or failures since at least 2018, suggesting consistent basic upkeep by the previous keeper. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of exceptionally low use. Between the October 2018 test at 12,889 miles and the July 2022 test at 17,005 miles, the vehicle covered just 4,116 miles across nearly four years, averaging roughly 1,030 miles annually during that window. The earlier record shows a similar pace, with 1,863 miles added between August 2020 and August 2021. For a vehicle of this age, the cumulative 17,005 miles is remarkably low, pointing to either very light commercial use or extended periods of inactivity. The 2020-08-21 failure at 13,885 miles recorded no defects, indicating it was likely an administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical one, and the retest four days later passed cleanly. Despite the spotless MOT record, a buyer should approach a vehicle of this age and usage profile with a focused inspection. Prolonged standing can cause brake disc surface corrosion, perished rubber suspension bushes, and deteriorated tyres with sidewall cracking, none of which may have been severe enough to trigger a defect at the last test but could now be approaching concern. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections, as diesel commercial vehicles left standing are prone to moisture ingress and rust. Tyre condition deserves close attention, as low annual mileage often means the same set of tyres remains in service well beyond their safe service life due to age-related degradation rather than tread wear. The braking system and handbrake mechanism warrant a road test to confirm no binding or uneven operation, common issues on lightly used commercial platforms. Suspension components, including front lower arm bushes, rear leaf spring shackles, and shock absorbers, should be inspected for deterioration that MOT visual checks may not fully capture. Given the absence of any recorded defects across five tests, the mechanical baseline appears sound, but age-related degradation is the primary risk factor here, not mileage-driven wear.