2016 Fiat Tipo 1.6L Diesel · KM66 GPU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection history indicates a significant decline in maintenance standards. While the car passed its test in August 2025 at 77,705 miles, this followed a failure just six days prior at the same mileage. The transition from a clean record in 2022 and 2023 to a list of multiple failures in 2025 suggests a shift toward reactive maintenance, where faults are only addressed when they prevent testing rather than managed proactively. At 77,705 miles over ten years, the Fiat Tipo averages approximately 7,770 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK usage patterns. The data shows a steady usage trend between 2022 and 2024, where the car covered 16,892 miles in two years. However, the rapid accumulation of nearly 20,000 miles between July 2023 and August 2025 coincides with the appearance of mechanical and wear issues, suggesting the vehicle has been been under higher stress during this recent period. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the nearside rear wheel bearing, as the August 2025 failure flagged both play and roughness. Although the car passed later, wheel bearing issues tend to deteriorate rapidly if not replaced. The record also notes missing road fixings on both rear wheels during the failed test, which indicates a serious safety oversight during previous wheel work. You should also verify the offside rear brake disc, which was noted as pitted and scored in 2024, to ensure the corrosion has not progressed. General consumables require immediate attention as both front tyres were worn to the legal limit and on the edges in the most recent test, suggesting potential alignment issues or incorrect pressures. The previous failure of the wiper blades, washer system, and fog lamp confirms that basic equipment checks were neglected. Inspect the nearside lower rear bumper and reflector to ensure the reported impact damage has not compromised the mounting points or internal bodywork integrity.