2011 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · YP61 XAF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a sharp decline in condition following several years of perfection. While the van maintained a clean record between 2022 and 2024, the September 30 2025 test at 86,394 miles revealed a significant volume of defects. This transition from zero-defect passes to a failure with multiple advisories suggests a recent lapse in preventative maintenance or the failure of age-related components. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old commercial, averaging approximately 5,760 miles per year. The vehicle covered 12,546 miles between September 2022 and September 2023, and another 7,644 miles in the following year. While the low annual mileage suggests light use which typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long interval between uses often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, which is consistent with the faults found in the most recent inspection. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components flagged in the 2025 report. The tester identified play in the nearside front inner track rod end and deteriorated bump stops at the rear, indicating the steering and damping systems are beginning to fail. The reported damage to both outer sills requires a close-up look to ensure that corrosion is not merely surface-level and has not compromised the structural integrity of the Ducato chassis. The condition of the tyres also demands attention, as the record notes perishing and cracking, a common symptom of low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods. The discoloured indicators and defective headlamp lens are minor cosmetic issues, but the corroded exhaust silencer will likely require replacement shortly to prevent further failures. Verify that all items from the 2025 failure have been properly addressed before purchase to ensure the vehicle meets its previous standards.