2018 Fiat 124 1.4L Petrol · DA18 RWK

The 2018 Fiat 124 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 April 2026 at 26,799 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows three consecutive annual passes with clean sheets. The record shows no advisories or recurring mechanical faults across the five-year span, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that satisfies DVSA requirements without escalation in fault frequency or severity. Annual mileage sits at roughly 3,350 miles against an eight-year-old car, a low figure that points to light use or extended standing periods. The odometer moved from 18,802 miles at the April 2023 test to 22,252 miles in April 2024, then 24,715 miles in April 2025 and 26,799 miles in April 2026, a steady near-linear accumulation of around 2,500 to 2,900 miles per year. A single anomaly appears on 11 April 2024 where the tester issued a fail at 22,252 miles yet logged no defects; the same-day pass at identical mileage suggests an administrative or data-entry error rather than a genuine mechanical rejection. Low mileage and a clean MOT history give no evidence of suspension bush wear, coil spring fracture, binding calipers, or structural corrosion being flagged by testers. The absence of advisories means the buyer cannot rely on the record to暴露 latent issues such as perished rubber components or early subframe rust that a stationary car develops unnoticed. A pre-purchase inspection should still check brake disc condition and calliper freedom given the car's likely long idle spells, and confirm underbody structural integrity for moisture trapped corrosion. Verify the April 2024 duplicate entry with DVSA to rule out a suppressed defect, then assess tyre sidewall cracking from age rather than wear before committing to purchase.