2018 Fiat Benimar Mileo 294 2.3L Diesel · PJ18 DVT

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend following a minor electronic setback. The most recent inspection in October 2025 at 22,194 miles resulted in a clean pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the issues identified in the previous year were successfully rectified. Since the vehicle has consistently met the minimum safety standards since 2022, it appears to have been well-maintained. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,774 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2024, the vehicle covered only 4,377 miles, suggesting it was used infrequently for short trips or remained stationary for extended periods. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can sometimes lead to secondary issues such as perished rubber components or surface corrosion on brake discs if the vehicle is not driven regularly on motorways. A prospective buyer should focus attention on the failure recorded in October 2024 at 17,281 miles where the engine malfunction indication lamp was flagged as inoperative. While the vehicle passed the subsequent retest three days later, a physical inspection should confirm that all warning lights are functioning correctly and that no persistent engine fault codes remain stored. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for flat spots on tyres and age-related rubber degradation, as these are common symptoms in vehicles that sit idle for long intervals.