2008 Fiat Fiorino 1.2L Diesel · EX58 HVN

The 2008 Fiat Fiorino presents a mixed maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 26 September 2025 at 140,190 miles. The initial test that day failed on a blown registration plate lamp, an inoperative nearside stop lamp, and a persistent oil misting on the offside front shock absorber. A retest on the same day at the identical mileage passed, confirming the electrical items were rectified. The recurring advisory for the offside front shock absorber, however, has appeared in three consecutive tests, first noted on 27 September 2023 at 130,711 miles, again on 25 September 2024 at 135,843 miles, and most recently in September 2025. This indicates a slow, unresolved deterioration in the damper seal rather than a sudden failure. The maintenance trend is stable but incomplete, with minor faults addressed promptly while a known suspension wear item has been left to degrade. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for an eighteen-year-old commercial vehicle. The record shows 130,711 miles in September 2023, 135,843 miles in September 2024, and 140,190 miles in September 2025, representing annual use of roughly 5,000 to 5,500 miles per year. This is slightly below the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 7,788 miles per year, suggesting the pace of use has eased in recent years. There are no glaring gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the annual test pattern has been maintained without interruption since at least 2023. A buyer inspecting this Fiorino in person should focus on the front suspension and braking components. The repeated advisory for oil misting on the offside front shock absorber points to a gradual loss of damping efficiency. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over bumps, and any visible oil residue on the damper body. The 2024 failure exposed ply or cords on both front tyres, a serious defect that was clearly replaced before the pass, but the underlying cause, whether poor alignment, worn tracking, or neglected pressures, warrants a close look at the front wheel geometry and suspension bushes. The offside front caliper and brake disc should also be examined for uneven wear or binding, given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of heat exposure near the misting damper. Inspect the underside of the bulkhead and chassis rails for corrosion, as light commercial vehicles of this era are prone to structural rust around mounting points and jacking areas.