2018 Fiat Fiorino 1.2L Diesel · RO18 XKB

A clean and consistent DVSA MOT history defines this FIAT Fiorino, with four consecutive passes and not a single advisory, failure item, or corrosion note recorded across the 2022 to 2025 testing window. The most recent test on 8 September 2025 recorded no defects, continuing an unbroken pattern of roadworthiness stretching back to the vehicle entering its fifth year on the road. This kind of zero-advisory track record over four consecutive annual tests is relatively uncommon for a commercial-derived light van and suggests the structural, braking, suspension, and emissions components are holding up well within MOT thresholds. The absence of recorded wear items such as corroded brake pipes, binding calipers, perished suspension bushes, or exhaust deterioration indicates the vehicle has not been flagged for the typical age-related issues that affect vans of this generation. The recorded mileage of 136,518 against an eight-year age gives an annual accumulation rate of approximately 17,065 miles per year, which sits firmly in the higher bracket for a light commercial vehicle and points to sustained working use rather than occasional domestic driving. There are no unusual gaps or plateaus in the mileage record between test dates, with mileage progressing steadily across each annual inspection, reinforcing the impression of continuous operational use. For a vehicle of this mileage, consumable wear on braking components, clutch, tyres, and suspension joints will be well advanced in absolute terms even though MOT testers have not flagged any items at or below failure limits. The higher mileage also raises the likelihood of drivetrain wear internally, particularly within the clutch assembly, gearbox synchros, and engine ancillaries, none of which are inspected under MOT testing but are mechanically relevant for any prospective buyer. Given the very high mileage and commercial use profile, particular attention should be paid during a physical inspection to the components that would typically be approaching the end of their functional life on a Fiorino of this mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes or drop links, and check for steering vagueness or uneven tyre wear that points to worn track rod ends. Inspect the brake pedal feel for excessive travel or sponginess, which can signify worn caliper seals or rear wheel cylinder issues common on vans that have endured heavy stop-start urban work, and verify the handbrake holds the vehicle on an incline without needing excessive lever travel. Because the MOT record is unusually sparse in terms of recorded advisories, there is no specific component flagged to home in on, meaning the buyer must rely on direct mechanical inspection to assess remaining service life. Look closely underneath the vehicle for any signs of fluid seepage from the engine, gearbox, or steering rack, as these are common high-mileage issues that testers may not have flagged if not at failure thresholds. Check the clutch for any slip under load in fourth or fifth gear, listen for synchro wear on downshifts, and ensure the engine pulls cleanly without misfires or excessive smoke on startup. Given the commercial duty cycle this vehicle has clearly endured, budgeting for imminent replacement of suspension bushes, brake discs and pads, tyres, and potentially the timing belt service is sensible, even though the MOT history does not currently flag any of these items.