2017 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · YS17 VJD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improvement over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in August 2023 at 88,770 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the clean result from 2022. This suggests that the mechanical and safety issues identified previously have been addressed and the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard during recent operation. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old van, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a significant gap of nearly 20,000 miles between the 2020 test (68,832 miles) and the 2021 test (88,460 miles), indicating a period of heavy use. Since 2021, the vehicle has covered only 200 miles across two annual tests. This extremely low recent mileage suggests the van may have sat for long periods, which can sometimes lead to fluid degradation or seizing of rubber components. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension geometry given the 2021 failure. The tester flagged uneven wear on both front tyres and the offside rear inner tyre, which typically indicates alignment issues or worn suspension bushes and wish arm bearings. While the subsequent tests show no further defects, a physical inspection of the front end and shock absorbers is necessary to ensure the uneven wear has not returned due to underlying mechanical play. Given the low mileage recorded in the final years, the braking system requires checking for binding calipers or corrosion. Long periods of inactivity often cause brake discs to surface rust or pistons to stick. Additionally, the structural integrity of the chassis should be verified for rust, as Ducato models of this age are prone to corrosion in specific areas, though the record has not yet flagged any structural advisories to date.