2017 Fiat Carado 6.5L Diesel · KX17 BYH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding minor mechanical and rubber components. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 14,807 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed immediately prior due to an ineffective offside windscreen wiper and issues with the ABS sensor. The recurring nature of the offside front wheel speed sensor and fuel cap seal across the last three years suggests a reactive approach to repairs where faults are only addressed after a test failure occurs. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,645 miles per year. Between April 2023 at 9,669 miles and April 2026 at 14,807 miles, the vehicle covered only 5,138 miles. This low usage explains the lack of wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it also correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components due to age, evidenced by the repeated failures of the fuel cap seal and tyre sidew. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of all rubber and plastic elements, as the record flags perishing fuel cap seals and cracking nearside rear tyres in 2025 and 2026. The low mileage often leads to flat-spotting or seized brake calipers, which should be checked for even wear. Furthermore, the offside front ABS sensor requires verification to ensure it is properly bolted down, as the missing securing bolt was a recurring defect for two consecutive years. The windscreen wiper assembly also needs testing to ensure it does not replicate the failure noted in the April 2026 test.