2017 Fiat Ducato 2.0L Diesel · WS17 BAV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a concerning trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 73,780 miles, it failed the initial inspection due to multiple mechanical and electrical defects. The recurring failure of the engine management indication light (MIL) circuit in both 2024 and 2025 suggests a persistent electrical fault or a sensor issue that the previous owner only addressed immediately prior to the re-test. At 73,780 miles over nine years, the Ducato has averaged approximately 8,200 miles per annum, which is consistent with a light commercial or domestic-use profile. The mileage data shows steady progression, with roughly 6,200 miles covered between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests. This consistent usage means the vehicle components have not necessarily been subjected to extreme stress, but the lack of clean-sheet passes in the most recent two years indicates that components are only being replaced once they reach the point of legal failure. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension and the lighting alignment. The tester flagged a worn offside front suspension arm bush in 2025, which, while not failing the test initially, indicates the start of rubber degradation that will affect handling. The repeated failure for headlamp aim being too high suggests either a loose mounting or improper adjustment that needs to be verified. Furthermore, the buyer should check the condition of all tyres, as the history shows a pattern of exposed cords in 2024 and edge wear in 2025, pointing to potential alignment issues or basic neglect of consumable upkeep.