2013 Fiat Qubo Mylife Multijet S-A 1.2L Heavy oil · RO63 EKX

A pattern of recent tyre-related failures and advisories marks the most recent period of the vehicle's MOT history, though the record shows a return to a clean status in the latest test on 14 February 2026. The history reveals a period of instability between late 2023 and early 2024, characterized by a dangerous failure for exposed tyre cords on the offside front and subsequent advisories regarding perishing or cracking on the offside rear. This culminated in a dangerous failure in April 2024 due to insufficient tread depth on the offside rear tyre. While the two most recent tests in 2025 and 2026 have passed without defects, the previous focus on tyre integrity suggests that consumable components have required attention to meet safety standards. The vehicle has covered 76,781 miles over its thirteen-year lifespan, which equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 5,906 miles. This represents a lower-than-average mileage profile for a vehicle of this age. Mechanically, this usage pattern often implies less frequent wear on high-mileage components such as the engine internals, gearbox, and clutch, but it can also mean that rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and tyres, are more susceptible to age-related degradation and perishing rather than wear-related depletion. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the suspension and braking systems during a test drive, as these were specifically flagged in earlier records. An advisory in January 2022 noted slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. On a test drive, listen for any distinct knocking or clunking sounds when driving over uneven road surfaces or speed bumps, which could indicate that this linkage or other suspension bushes have deteriorated. Additionally, a previous advisory noted that the front inner brake disc was worn, pitted, or scored. It is essential to check for any pedal judder or vibrations through the brake pedal when decelerating from higher speeds, which can indicate uneven disc wear or binding calipers. Given the recent history of tyre failures, a thorough visual inspection of all four tyres is necessary to ensure there is no evidence of sidewall cracking, bulging, or uneven wear patterns. While the most recent 2026 test reported no defects, the previous issues with perishing and low tread depth suggest that the vehicle's tyre management has been a point of failure. Ensure that the tread depth is well above the 1.6mm legal limit across the entire width of the tyre and that the rubber does not show signs of age-related cracking, particularly on the sidewalls.