2016 Fiat 500X 2.0L Diesel · 91 PB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass on 10 April 2026 at 88,026 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement after a significant failure in March 2025. While the 2025 test revealed multiple critical failures across the suspension and braking systems, the lack of advisories in the latest 2026 test suggests that the owner addressed the urgent mechanical repairs and consumable wear identified during the previous year. The mileage history indicates a consistent usage pattern of approximately 8,800 miles per year, which is standard for a ten-year-old vehicle. There was a notable gap of 17,877 miles between April 2024 and March 2025, followed by another 11,663 miles between the March 2025 and April 2026 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally benefits the health of rubber components and prevents brake calipers from seizing. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry. The March 2025 failure highlighted issues with the track rod ends, anti-roll bar ball joints, and linkages. Although these were likely replaced to pass the subsequent test, the uneven wear noted on the front inner tyres during that same period indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. You should check for any new tyre wear on the current set to ensure the tracking was correctly calibrated after the mechanical repairs. The braking system also warrants attention, as the 2025 record flagged very thin offside rear brake pads. Given the mileage, the buyer should verify the remaining life of all pads and inspect the rear discs for uneven thinning or deep-seated corrosion. Furthermore, the 2023 advisory regarding perishing rear tyres suggests the rubber compound may be age-related, so the sidewalls should be checked for cracking regardless of the remaining tread depth.