2017 Fiat 500X 1.2L Diesel · HT66 VVC

The vehicle maintains a generally roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last six years. The most recent test in January 2026 at 64,220 miles resulted in a pass with a single advisory regarding a damaged nearside front track rod end joint dust cover. While this defect did not cause a failure, it indicates the beginning of wear in the front steering components. The clean records from 2024 and 2025 suggest that the vehicle was well-maintained without significant mechanical or structural failures during those periods. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,136 miles per year. Between February 2020 at 46,059 miles and January 2026 at 64,220 miles, the car covered 18,161 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of stagnation, which often leads to perished seals or seized brake calipers. There are no unexplained spikes in the mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or extreme usage patterns between the annual testing intervals. A buyer should focus on the front suspension assembly during a physical inspection to address the flagged track rod end issue. Since the dust cover is deteriorated, the ball joint should be checked for play or grease leakage to prevent a future steering failure. The 2023 record also noted both front tyres worn to the legal limit, indicating that the owner should monitor current tyre alignment to ensure there is no uneven wear. Given the lack of any recorded structural corrosion or brake system failures in the history, the mechanical integrity of the chassis appears sound based on the available DVSA data.