2017 Fiat Talento 1.6L Diesel · CP17 OMG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred attention regarding consumable components. While the most recent test on 20 June 2026 at 173,141 miles passed, the tester flagged four tyres worn close to the legal limit with uneven wear, alongside play in the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint. This ball joint issue has persisted as an advisory since June 2025, suggesting that the owner is tolerating minor mechanical wear rather than performing preventative repairs. The mileage profile reflects high intensity for a nine-year-old, averaging over 19,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between May 2023 and June 2024, where the vehicle covered 32,800 miles in just thirteen months. Since then, the usage has remained consistent, with roughly 3,500 miles between annual tests. This high-mileage pattern suggests heavy commercial use, which accelerates the degradation of the drivetrain and suspension components compared to average-use vehicles. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the engine bay, as a non-excessive oil leak has been recorded in every test since June 2024. Given the mileage, this leak should be monitored for escalation to ensure it does not indicate a catastrophic failure. The previous failure in 2023 due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and an inoperative engine management light indicates that the vehicle has experienced significant stress. You should check the remaining suspension bushes and ball joints for play, as the recurring uneven wear on the tyres suggests potential alignment issues or worn shock absorbers that require immediate attention.