2014 FIAT 5000.9L Petrol

The 2025‑08‑12 MOT passed with only minor advisories, indicating a recent improvement in mechanical condition. The vehicle showed no defects in the 2024 test at 68,461 miles and the 2023 test at 64,036 miles, after two failures in early 2023 that highlighted suspension and steering rack wear. Mileage has risen steadily from 53,195 miles in March 2020 to 73,041 miles in August 2025, averaging about 6,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 12‑year‑old car. The interval between the 2021 test at 55,892 miles and the 2022 test at 61,715 miles represents a 5,823‑mile increase in one year, suggesting regular driving rather than long periods of inactivity. No major gaps appear in the record, and the consistent rise supports the view that the car has been maintained through normal use. Recurring faults point to components that a buyer must examine in person: the front Macpherson strut top bush, lower suspension arm pin and bush, and the inner joints of the steering rack all showed excessive wear or play in 2023. Front brake discs were noted as worn in 2025 and thin pads were recorded in 2018, so a buyer should measure disc thickness and pad condition. Historical tyre tread depth violations below 1.6 mm suggest that tyre replacement may be overdue, and the exhaust leak recorded in 2025 could signal corrosion that warrants a visual inspection of the exhaust system and surrounding chassis. The oil leak identified in 2025 requires tracing to its source to confirm that it is not contributing to engine wear. A buyer should therefore prioritize a close inspection of suspension geometry, steering rack play, brake disc and pad thickness, tyre tread depth, and the condition of the exhaust and oil system before finalising the purchase.