2015 Fiat Unknown 3.0L Diesel · NE09 RAM

The 2024‑08‑20 PASSED MOT confirms the 2015 FIAT UNKNOWN remains roadworthy, yet the same‑day FAILED record shows persistent brake binding, fluctuating brake performance, a damaged track‑rod end dust cover and parking‑brake efficiency below requirements, indicating a stable but concerning mechanical trend rather than improvement. Mileage has risen from 27,054 miles in August 2016 to 165,529 miles by August 2024, averaging roughly 15,000 miles per year and showing a steady accumulation with no evident long‑term storage gaps; the jump from 138,536 miles in 2022 to 152,435 miles in 2023 reflects a 13,900‑mile increase in a single year, underscoring the high‑usage pattern. A buyer should first examine the near‑side front brake calipers and discs for binding or excessive wear, verify the condition of the track‑rod end ball joint and surrounding suspension bushes for play or corrosion, and test the parking‑brake cable and mechanism for proper operation, as these items repeatedly appeared in the MOT history. Additional inspection points include checking headlamp aim and bulb integrity for the recurring aim fault, confirming the seat‑belt buckle functions despite the missing casing, and looking for structural rust or corrosion on the chassis and front suspension mounting points, all of which are likely to affect long‑term durability given the vehicle’s high mileage for its age.