2004 Fiat 2.5L Diesel · H278 AAB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of minor mechanical inconsistency. The most recent MOT conducted on 17 July 2025 at 155,903 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in July 2024, which rectified a failure recorded just one month prior at the same mileage, suggesting that the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified faults to maintain legal road use. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 155,903 miles averages approximately 7,086 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a significant gap in usage between October 2022 and June 2024, where only 2,509 miles were covered over nearly two years. However, the rapid accumulation of 624 miles between June 2024 and July 2024 indicates the vehicle returned to more regular driving recently, which is generally beneficial for keeping aged rubber components and braking systems from seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and lower suspension components, as the record lacks specific details on the 2022 and 2024 failures. While recent passes are clean, the age of the Fiat suggests a high risk of corrosion on the sills, floor pans, and brake pipe lines. Given the history of low use, a close check for perished bushes and seized brake calipers is essential to ensure that the periods of standing did not degrade the mechanical components beyond what the MOT tester detected.