2007 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · WV57 PZA

This 2007 Fiat Ducato presents a worsening maintenance trajectory, culminating in a failed test just one day before its current pass. The September 2025 test at 39,382 miles required an immediate retest after failing on both nearside and offside headlamps not working on main beam. While the lamps were rectified for the pass, the concurrent advisory for perishing and cracking across all four tyres indicates a clear decline in basic component upkeep compared to the clean test in September 2023. The recorded mileage of 39,382 miles across nineteen years equates to roughly 2,073 miles annually. This exceptionally low usage suggests the vehicle has endured prolonged periods of inactivity, which directly explains the perished rubber components flagged in the history. Mileage accumulation has been minimal and steady, with only 1,852 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2025. The sparse data shows no signs of rapid mileage accumulation or heavy commercial load cycles, but such low mileage often accelerates rubber degradation and brake surface corrosion due to standing. The brake history demands close scrutiny. The September 2022 test at 35,089 miles flagged worn and scored front brake discs alongside perished rear leaf spring shackle bushes. By September 2024 at 37,994 miles, the rear brake pads were wearing thin. This sequence implies that previous owners addressed the front discs but potentially neglected the rear leaf spring bushes, while rear brake maintenance remains an ongoing consumable concern. A buyer must physically verify the condition of the rear suspension bushes and confirm whether the front discs and rear pads were actually replaced or merely allowed to deteriorate further. The most urgent issue requiring immediate physical inspection is the tyre condition. The September 2025 advisory for cracking and perishing across all four tyres strongly suggests the Ducato has sat idle for extended stretches, causing the rubber to age well before the tread wore out. Inspect the headlamp main beam functionality thoroughly to ensure the previous failure was resolved properly rather than bypassed. Verify the structural integrity of the rear leaf springs and check for binding calipers, as the combination of perished bushes, thin pads, and scored discs often points to uneven braking loads and prolonged periods of standing idle.