2016 Fiat 500X 1.4L Petrol · CK16 HWR

The 2016 FIAT 500X presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 October 2025 at 87,744 miles, passed but flagged several advisories that suggest the car has been run without immediate attention to developing wear. Both rear tyres were noted as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing, and both front and rear brake discs were flagged as worn or pitted. The front suspension also drew advisories, with both nearside and offside upper Macpherson strut pins or bushes worn, though not yet resulting in excessive movement. This cluster of advisories, appearing after a completely clean bill of health in October 2024, indicates a worsening trend in the last year of ownership rather than a stable or improving one. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,774 miles per year. The record shows a gap between March 2023 at 72,554 miles and October 2024 at 81,633 miles, representing approximately 9,079 miles over nineteen months, which is slightly below the annual average and may reflect lighter use or a period of reduced driving. The jump from 81,633 miles in October 2024 to 87,744 miles in October 2025, however, represents 6,111 miles in twelve months, a return to more typical usage. The mileage record is consistent and does not raise concerns about clocking or long-term standing damage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The recurring appearance of Macpherson strut top mount bush wear in the most recent test, combined with anti-roll bar ball joint play noted in March 2024, points to front-end suspension components that have seen sustained use without proactive replacement. The pitted and worn brake discs flagged in October 2025, along with the perished rear tyres, suggest consumable items were left to deteriorate rather than replaced preventatively. The engine oil leak that caused the March 2023 failure appears to have been resolved, as no oil-related defect reappeared in subsequent tests, but the engine bay should still be inspected for residual staining or fresh leaks. The overall record implies a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance, and any purchase should be contingent on a thorough independent inspection of the front suspension, brake condition, and tyre age.