2020 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · WN20 CWE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical components and seals. While it passed its most recent test on 15 May 2026 at 61,482 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior involving multiple defects. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a series of mechanical failures in mid-2026 suggests that issues are only being addressed when forced by testing requirements rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per year. The vehicle recorded 57,768 miles in July 2024 and 60,548 miles in July 2025, showing relatively low usage of roughly 3,000 miles in that period, followed by another 900 miles leading to the May 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests the van is used regularly for work, which explains the wear observed on the braking and drivetrain components in the latest records. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and drivetrain. The May 2026 failure highlighted binding brakes across three wheels and poor parking brake efficiency, both of which would have been corrected to achieve the pass. These recurring issues often indicate seized calipers or worn handbrake mechanisms. Additionally, the offside front CV boot was split during the same test; the buyer should inspect the drive shaft for grease leakage or internal damage to prevent premature joint failure. The gearbox oil leak remains a persistent advisory, and while the tester deemed it non-excessive, it represents a seal failure that requires monitoring to avoid catastrophic gearbox damage.