2003 FIAT SWIFT2.3L Diesel

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward minor mechanical wear. The most recent test in July 2025 at 54,313 miles identified a failure regarding a severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot. While the vehicle passed following this repair, it indicates that rubber components are beginning to perish due to age rather than mileage. Previous tests in 2022 and 2023 were clean with no recorded defects. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,360 miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2025, the car covered only 3,106 miles, suggesting very infrequent use or long periods of stationary storage. This low usage typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and braking system, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts like seals, bushes, and CV boots, as evidenced by the age-related boot failure noted in the 2025 inspection. A buyer should personally inspect the offside front area to ensure the replacement CV boot has been fitted correctly and is not leaking grease. Given the low annual mileage, it is vital to check for brake corrosion and seized calipers, as these components often lock when vehicles are not used regularly. The buyer should also verify the structural integrity of the chassis for hidden rust, as the MOT history provided does not explicitly flag structural advisories, but age remains a primary risk for vehicles of this era regardless of distance driven.