2016 AJP Unknown 0.2L Petrol · CU66 EUH

The vehicle presents a stable and improving roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT on 8 March 2025 at 4,089 miles recording a clean pass with zero defects. The previous failure on 12 November 2022 at 3,590 miles for a serious nearside front shock absorber leak was rectified ahead of the 25 November 2022 retest, which passed. A front brake pad advisory from 28 October 2021 at 3,399 miles also cleared by the following year. No recurring defects appear in the record, and the trend since 2022 is one of consistent compliance. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 2016 vehicle, averaging roughly 409 miles per year over a decade. Between the 2022 and 2023 tests, the odometer moved approximately 279 miles over thirteen months, and between 2023 and 2025 it added just 215 miles across sixteen months. This suggests prolonged periods of inactivity, which carries its own risks despite the minimal wear on consumables. Extended standing can cause flat-spotted tyres, dried-out rubber brake components, corroded brake discs, and degraded seals in the braking and suspension systems. A buyer inspecting the vehicle in person should pay close attention to the condition of the tyre sidewalls and tread for age-related cracking, as the rubber will be approaching a decade old regardless of remaining tread depth. The braking system warrants a thorough check for surface corrosion on discs and caliper slide pins, common on vehicles that sit unused. Suspension bushes and shock absorbers should be examined for perishing or weeping, particularly the nearside front unit that previously failed. Underside inspection for structural corrosion is advisable, as standing vehicles can trap moisture in chassis rails and subframes. The MOT record is reassuring in its consistency, but the extreme low-mileage pattern means cosmetic and age-related deterioration may not be reflected in the test outcomes. A short road test at varying speeds will reveal any binding brakes, suspension clunks, or steering irregularities that static checks might miss. The clean 2025 pass is a positive indicator, yet it should be weighed against the reality that this vehicle has spent most of its life stationary.