2023 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power 2.2L Diesel · SJ72 HWF

The vehicle currently maintains roadworthiness, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on March 24 2026 at 16,754 miles resulted in a failure due to an insecure rear exhaust system and a nail in the nearside rear tyre. While these were rectified to secure a pass on the same day, the history suggests the owner only addresses faults when an inspection fails rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is low for a three-year-old Ducato, averaging approximately 5,585 miles per annum. There is a significant gap between the April 2024 test at 3,155 miles and the March 2025 test at 8,429 miles, representing roughly 5,200 miles driven in a year. This low-frequency usage can sometimes lead to issues such as flat-spotting tyres or the degradation of rubber seals, which aligns with the mechanical failures observed in early 2025. A buyer must scrutinise inspect the front braking assembly, given the critical failure in March 2025 at 8,429 miles. The tester recorded a missing nearside front brake pad, a significantly worn disc, and an insecure handbrake clevis joint. Such failures are highly unusual and indicate a severe neglect of basic safety-critical components. A physical inspection should verify that the replacement parts used are of acceptable quality and that the handbrake mechanism now operates smoothly without play. The exhaust system also requires attention to ensure the insecure mounturing noted in March 2026 was properly fixed and not indicative of deeper structural corrosion. Given the low mileage and the history of brake component failure, the buyer should also check for signs of brake seizing or corrosion on suspension components that often occur when vehicles sit stationary for long periods. The overall trend shows a vehicle that has been maintained only when forced by legal testing requirements.