2020 Fiat Hymercar Free 602 2.3L Diesel · FN70 XWZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear in suspension components. While it passed the most recent test in August 2025 at 31,081 miles, the tester identified worn rear leaf spring bushes and play in the steering rack inner joints. These defects represent a departure from the clean records seen in previous years, indicating that components are beginning to reach the end of their life despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile suggests light usage for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,180 miles per year to reach 31,081 miles. There is a notable gap between the August 2023 test at 24,096 miles and the August 2024 test at 27,249 miles. The failure in August 2024 due to multiple tyrerelated issues, including perishing, cracking, and a structural cord cut, suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, allowing the rubber to degrade regardless of tread depth. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the steering system to assess the extent of the play in the inner joints, as this can affect handling precision and cause premature wear on other components. The rear leaf spring bushes require close inspection for excessive movement or tearing that could cause noise or instability. Given the history of tyre perishing and damage, the sidewalls of all four tyres should be scrutinized for dry rot or deep cracking to ensure the low mileage has not masked age-related rubber degradation.