2017 Fiat Qubo 1.2L Diesel · KM66 TYP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in March 2026 at 87,232 miles passed, yet it revealed advisories for a worn nearside front MacPherson strut bush and both front tyres reaching legal limits. This follows a trend of deferred maintenance, evidenced by the significant failure in March 2024 where multiple critical components were flagged, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they cause a test failure. At 87,232 miles over nine years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a light commercial vehicle. The data shows a consistent mileage pattern between tests, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 9,100-mile interval between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which generally helps prevent internal components from seizing due to inactivity, but it also places consistent demand on the suspension and braking systems. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and braking assembly. The record shows a serious fluid leak on the offside front shock absorber in 2024, followed by a worn strut bush in 2026, indicating the front end geometry is nearing the end of its service life. The failure due to brake pads worn to 1.5mm, combined with a previous brake wear light warning, confirms that braking components have been ignored until critical levels. Additionally, the buyer should verify the exhaust flexi joint, which was noted as deteriorated in early 2024, and ensure the anti-roll bar linkages have been properly replaced following the previous failure for deteriorated dust covers.