2014 FIAT 5001.2L Petrol

The vehicle is currently overdue for an MOT test, as the most recent entry dates back to October 2023 at 86,317 miles. While that specific test passed without defects, the overall maintenance trend shows a period of instability between 2019 and 2021. The car passed its last two tests with clean sheets, suggesting a recent period of stability, but the lack of a 2024 or 2025 entry means the current roadworthiness is unverified. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 7,193 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between October 2020 and October 2022, where the odometer rose from 68,804 to 80,899 miles. This period of higher activity coincides with a spike in suspension issues, indicating that the increased road use likely accelerated the wear on the chassis components. A prospective buyer must scrutinise the suspension system. The vehicle failed on October 18, 2021, due to a serious fluid leak in the nearside front shock absorber, oil misting on the offside front, and an excessively worn bush on the offside rear upper shock absorber. These issues followed an advisory for the nearside front shock in October 2020, proving a progressive failure of the damping system. While these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the history shows a pattern of suspension degradation that warrants a physical check for leaks or knocking. Attention should also be paid to the door handles. The tester flagged damage to the offside handle in October 2019 and the nearside outer passenger handle in October 2021. These recurring faults suggest a lack of attention to minor trim and bodywork maintenance. Given the age of the car and the gap since the last MOT, a full inspection for structural corrosion and brake wear is necessary to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated while stationary.