2016 Fiat 500X 1.4L Petrol · EY16 EFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on March 26, 2026, at 82,630 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent lapse in preventative care that resulted in a significant MOT failure. Just two days prior at 82,588 miles, the car failed due to critical tyre failures and mechanical neglect. While the subsequent pass indicates these issues were rectified immediately, the nature of the failures suggests the previous owner only addressed essential safety items when prompted by the testing center. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a typical low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year over its ten-year life. Between March 2023 and April 2024, the vehicle covered 8,939 miles, followed by another 9,284 miles recorded between the 2024 and March 2025 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the car has not been subjected to extreme stress, though the age of the components increases the likelihood of rubber-based parts degrading regardless of mileage driven, as seen in the most recent test. A buyer must personally inspect the nearside front drive shaft to ensure the replacement CV boot was fitted correctly and that no grease leakage persists. The previous failure involving structural tears in all four tyres and edge wear on the front pair indicates a potential alignment issue or a history of neglecting basic maintenance. Given the vehicle's age, you should also check the suspension bushes and brake lines for signs of corrosion or cracking, as these were not flagged in the clean records but are common points of failure on this model as they approach a decade.