2016 Fiat 500X 1.4L Petrol · CA16 DWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass result in December 2025 at 63,602 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in oversight evidenced by a significant failure in November 2025. While the car maintained a clean record for two years prior, the most recent inspection revealed multiple simultaneous faults across lighting, suspension, and a critical structural tyre failure. The resolution of these issues within a month suggests the owner is performing necessary repairs only when prompted, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,360 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 43,154 miles and November 2024 at 61,713 miles, the car covered 18,559 miles, indicating a steady usage profile. The recent gap of only 233 miles between the November 2025 and December 2025 tests shows low recent activity, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals despite low overall mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly. The November 2025 failure flagged damaged dust covers on both the anti-roll bar linkage and track rod ends, which are early indicators of impending joint wear and play. You must verify that these components were actually replaced and not merely adjusted to pass the retest. Additionally, the offside front headlamp suffered from water ingress and incorrect aim; ensure the unit has been replaced or properly sealed to prevent internal corrosion and electrical failure. The history of a sidewall bulge on the nearside front tyre in late 2025 indicates a structural failure that would necessitate a thorough check of the remaining tyres for impact damage or uneven wear patterns. Given the previous advisory for edge wear in late 2022, the wheel alignment should be verified to ensure the vehicle geometry is not prematurely scrubbing the new set of rubber.