2018 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · SP18 AMX

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring failures and a lack of proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 13 May 2026 at 25,110 miles resulted in a pass, this followed a failure just six days earlier on 07 May 2026. That failure highlighted significant issues with parking brake efficiency and fluctuating rear service brakes, alongside lighting and tyre defects. The pattern of failing on basic consumables and lighting components annually suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than preventative care. The mileage recorded is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,139 miles per year. The data shows steady, incremental increases: 6,736 miles in May 2021, 11,815 miles in May 2022, 14,259 miles in May 2023, 18,492 miles in May 2024, 21,778 miles in May 2025, and 25,110 miles in May 2026. This low usage likely explains the persistent advisories regarding tyre perishing and cracking. When vehicles sit idle for long periods, rubber components degrade due to age rather than tread wear, which is clearly evident in the continuous tyre defects flagged from 2023 through to 2026. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and all rubber components. The recent failure regarding parking brake efficiency and fluctuating rear service brakes indicates that the mechanical integrity of the braking system requires close scrutiny. You should check for binding calipers or worn brake components that may have been addressed following the May 2026 failure. The recurring mentions of cracking and perishing tyres across all four corners since 2023 suggest that while the vehicle is driven little, the tyres may be structurally compromised by age. The presence of an awning appears to be a constant source of lighting failures, specifically obscuring marker lamps in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Ensure that the installation of any aftermarket equipment does not interfere with the legal visibility of the vehicle's outline markers. Finally, verify that all seat belt buckles are present and accessible, as this was a recurring failure in 2022 and 2025. Given the low mileage and the specific nature of the faults, the primary risks are age-related degradation of rubber and potential issues stemming from long periods of inactivity.