2018 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · RX68 FPJ

The 2018 Fiat Ducato presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 28 August 2025 at 114,024 miles, passed completely clean with zero defects or advisories. This clean sheet follows a period of active repair in mid-2023, indicating a resolving rather than worsening maintenance trend. The vehicle appears to have been brought back to a fully compliant standard and has remained defect-free across the subsequent two annual tests. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of sustained high use. The vehicle has covered roughly 14,253 miles per year on average, climbing from 88,598 miles in June 2022 to 114,024 miles by August 2025. That equates to approximately 25,426 miles over three years, with the annual increments remaining fairly even at around 11,837 miles between 2022 and 2023, and 3,215 miles between 2024 and 2025. The slight slowdown in the most recent period may reflect reduced use or a change in ownership pattern, but there are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops that would suggest mileage tampering or prolonged standing. The record is clean and continuous, with no missing years. The June 2023 failure at 98,969 miles is the only blemish in an otherwise strong history, and it reveals important mechanical details. The tester flagged an offside rear brake pad worn below the 1.5 mm minimum, a nearside front shock absorber with a serious fluid leak, and a nearside rear shock absorber showing light oil misting. All three defects were rectified before the retest six days later, but the pattern points to a vehicle that was being worked hard and possibly neglected just before that test. A serious front shock absorber leak is not a gradual wear item in the same category as brake pads; it suggests the unit had been deteriorating and was either ignored or failed suddenly. Buyers should pay close attention to the suspension components during any in-person inspection. Check the front and rear shock absorbers for fresh oil weeping, particularly on the nearside, and listen for knocking or clunking over speed bumps that could indicate worn bushes or top mounts. The rear braking system also warrants inspection, as binding calipers or uneven wear could explain why one side wore prematurely. Given the high annual mileage, the exhaust system, particularly the DPF and catalytic converter, should be assessed for efficiency and any signs of forced regeneration or tampering. Structural corrosion around the rear suspension mountings, subframe, and brake lines should also be checked, as high-mileage commercial vehicles used under load are prone to fatigue in these areas.