2012 FIAT MOTOR CARAVAN2.3L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 31 March 2026 at 35,161 miles. The most recent test flagged only minor advisories: the nearside and offside rear tyres showed slight damage, cracking, or perishing. These are consumable items and not indicative of underlying mechanical failure. Crucially, the 2025 test at 33,979 miles recorded zero defects, and the 2024 and 2023 tests were also entirely clean. This pattern suggests the current owner has addressed the tyre wear issues that appeared in 2022 and is now maintaining the vehicle to a high standard with no recurring mechanical faults. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2012 vehicle. Covering just 2,082 miles between March 2025 and March 2026, and only 799 miles in the preceding twelve months, the van has seen very light recent use. The annualised average of roughly 2,512 miles over fourteen years confirms a history of low mileage. Such light use typically reduces wear on drivetrain and braking components, but prolonged periods of standing can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion in hidden areas. The MOT record itself is consistent and well-documented, with no gaps in the annual test cycle since at least 2022. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity of the body and chassis, as the low mileage and clean MOT record do not rule out corrosion in subframes, sills, or around the windscreen, common on Fiat-based motorhomes. The rear tyres flagged in 2026 may have been replaced, but their perishing suggests age-related deterioration rather than wear. Check the date codes on all tyres, including the spare, as a full set may require replacement regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake system closely; low mileage vehicles often suffer from binding calipers and corroded discs due to infrequent use. Suspension bushes and shock absorbers should be examined for dry rot and deterioration, as rubber components degrade with age and standing time rather than mileage alone.