2017 Fiat Doblo 1.2L Diesel · WV17 AAE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the April 2024 test at 95,266 miles, the immediate failure just one day prior revealed multiple critical issues regarding rubber and suspension. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a series of defects in 2024 suggests that mechanical components are only being addressed once they reach a failure point. At 95,266 miles over nine years, the Fiat Doblo has averaged approximately 10,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a light commercial vehicle. There is a significant gap of nearly 20,000 miles between the April 2023 test at 75,711 miles and the April 2024 test. This high rate of accumulation in a single year has placed consistent stress on wear-related components, which explains the sudden appearance of tyre failures and suspension-related failures noted in the most recent inspection. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension and braking system. The 2024 failure flagged a perished offside front anti-roll bar linkage, and the 2023 record noted a twisted offside front brake hose and a missing caliper clip. A buyer should verify that these parts were properly replaced and that the brake calipers are not binding or showing excessive corrosion. The recurring issues with uneven tyre wear on the nearside front also suggest a potential alignment problem or worn suspension bushes that need to be checked to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.