2017 Fiat Ducato 2.0L Diesel · WP66 NFF

This 2017 Fiat Ducato presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 28 March 2026 at 88,175 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is a strong indicator that the most recent keeper addressed the faults flagged in the December 2024 failure. The vehicle moved from a multi-defect failure to a fully clean pass within three months, suggesting prompt remedial work was carried out rather than deferred. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,800 miles per year is entirely typical for a working van of this age. The record shows a notable gap between January 2024 and December 2024, during which only 58 miles were added, indicating the vehicle may have stood idle for most of that year. The subsequent jump from 82,756 miles in December 2024 to 88,175 miles by March 2026 represents approximately 5,400 miles in fifteen months, a return to regular use. No rapid accumulation anomalies are present, and the overall pattern is consistent with light commercial duty rather than high-intensity fleet operation. The December 2024 failure is the most technically significant entry in the record. Both front suspension arm ball joints showed slight play, and the offside joint dust cover had failed, allowing dirt ingress. A separate oil leak from the engine was also flagged, along with play in the steering rack inner joint. These are not minor consumable items. Worn ball joints and rack play directly affect steering precision and front-end structural integrity, while a failed CV boot, as seen in the January 2024 failure, can lead to joint contamination and costly drivetrain repair if left unattended. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension, steering rack, and engine bay for fresh components, clean grease around the CV joints, and any residual oil staining around the engine block and sump. The recurring tyre damage, a nail in the offside front appearing in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, along with perished valve stems flagged in January 2024, points to basic upkeep being inconsistent during that period. Front brake pads at 70% wear in January 2024 confirm the braking system was being consumed at a normal rate. A hands-on inspection should verify the condition of all four tyres, including sidewalls and valve stems, and check the thickness of both front and rear brake pads and the condition of the brake discs for scoring or lipping.