2016 Fiat 500X 1.6L Diesel · NA16 TXU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its latest test in December 2025 at 105,815 miles, this immediately followed a failure for a blown light bulb and pitted front brake discs. The history shows that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure, as evidenced by the recurring issues with suspension components across multiple years. At 105,815 miles over ten years, the car has averaged approximately 10,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a passenger car of this age. There is a significant gap of 16,700 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, followed by another 11,000 miles in the subsequent year. This consistent high-mileage usage per interval explains the accelerated wear on rubber components and consumables, specifically the suspension bushes and ball joints noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The record flags persistent wear on nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes in both 2023 and 2024, alongside failures for anti-roll bar linkages and track rod end dust covers. These recurring faults suggest the front end assembly is under significant stress, which can lead to steering instability and uneven tyre wear if the components are not replaced as comprehensive units rather than just at the point of failure. The braking system also requires scrutiny. The December 2025 test identified pitted and scored front brake discs, which often indicates long-term corrosion or heat-related wear. Given the previous failure in 2024 for exposed cords on the offside front tyre, the buyer should verify the current tread depth and age of all tyres and check for signs of alignment issues that may have gone unnoticed since the last inspection.