2018 Fiat 124 1.4L Petrol · HT18 LDL

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the rear suspension and braking system. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 53,479 miles passed, it flagged worn both the nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm bushes. This represents a progression from the 2024 test at 46,811 miles, where the tester only noted slight play in the ball joints. The shift from ball joint play to worn bushes suggests that the rear suspension components are now reaching their service limit. At 53,479 miles over eight years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,685 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate usage. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with intervals of roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles between annual tests from 2021 through 2025. This steady usage suggests the car has not been subjected to extreme stress, though the lower mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components like those seen in the record. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly to determine the extent of the wear in the upper arm bushes. The recurring advisory for pitted and scored rear brake discs noted in both 2024 and 2025 indicates that the rotors have suffered surface corrosion or overheating and likely require replacement soon. The buyer should check for uneven pad wear and ensure the rear brake calipers are not binding. Additionally, the 2022 advisory for worn tyre edges suggests that alignment issues may have existed in the past, which should be verified by checking current tyre wear patterns.