2017 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · SP17 MVV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the Ducato passed its April 2026 test at 42,175 miles, it followed a significant failure just one month prior. The most recent report highlights several lingering issues including binding nearside front brakes, corroded brake cables, and corroded suspension components. Although the major exhaust leak and emissions failure were addressed, the persistence of multiple advisories suggests that the vehicle is only being maintained when components reach the point of MOT failure. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 42,175 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. This low usage pattern explains the presence of perished tyre sidewalls and surface corrosion rather than mechanical-related wear. Between the April 2024 test at 37,534 miles and the March 2025 test at 40,037 miles, the vehicle covered only 2,500 miles, indicating long periods of stationary time. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of brake mechanisms as seen in the recent record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The tester repeatedly flagged worn front suspension arm bushes and general corrosion across various components, which can affect handling and cause tyre wear if left ignored. Particular attention should be paid to the power steering hose, as corrosion here has been noted consistently since at least 2025. Given the history of cracking and perishing sidewalls, the current tyres should be checked for age-related decay regardless of remaining tread depth, as the low mileage masks the structural failure of the rubber.