2023 Fiat Ducato 35 Business PRO Mjet 2.2L Diesel · YY23 KZF

A single DVSA MOT entry exists for this 2023 Fiat Ducato, dated 7 May 2026, where the vehicle passed with one advisory noting light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber. With only one recorded test on file, there is no longitudinal MOT trend to evaluate; however, the absence of any failures, dangerous defects, or structural corrosion advisories is a positive baseline for a commercial vehicle of this age. The offside rear shock absorber advisory is the lone mechanical flag and warrants close inspection, as light oil misting on a damper at this mileage often represents the early stage of seal failure that can progress over subsequent years. The recorded mileage of 32,135 miles against an approximate three-year age equates to an annual accumulation of around 10,712 miles, which is broadly typical for a light commercial vehicle in active commercial service. The vehicle appears to have entered the MOT testing regime at the standard three-year point rather than being presented earlier, which suggests continuous registration and use rather than a long period off the road. For a Ducato of this mileage, the mechanical wear profile would be expected to concentrate on consumables typical of commercial use — brake pads and discs, tyres, clutch components if manual, and suspension bushes — though none of these have yet been flagged by an MOT tester. Given the advisory concerning the offside rear shock absorber, particular attention should be paid during a physical inspection to both rear dampers. Light misting visible on the absorber body indicates hydraulic fluid weeping past the seal, and although the tester categorised this as advisory rather than failure, the rate of deterioration can vary. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear suspension when traversing speed humps or broken surfaces, and observe whether the rear of the vehicle exhibits excessive bouncing or float after compressing the suspension over a bump. Uneven ride height, particularly a noticeably lower stance on the offside rear, would suggest the damper has lost significant gas pressure. Visually inspect the shock body for fresh oil residue running down from the seal area onto the lower mounting, and check the surrounding coil spring and mounting rubbers for any associated damage. Beyond the flagged damper, a prospective buyer should carry out a thorough inspection of the load area, floor, and underbody sills given the commercial application of this Ducato, as MOT history does not necessarily capture interior body condition or non-structural corrosion. Examine the rear brake discs and pads for wear consistent with the mileage, and feel for any judder or pulling under braking on the test drive. Check the clutch for slipping under load, particularly in higher gears, and listen for any driveline vibration. Confirm the spare wheel, jack, and warning triangle are present and serviceable, and verify that all warning lamps illuminate and extinguish correctly during the bulb check cycle. The single advisory and overall clean test result present a reasonable starting point, but the rear shock absorber should be monitored closely over the coming months for progression of the oil leak.