2018 Fiat 124 1.4L Petrol · SC68 WRT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent 2025 test at 27,082 miles, this followed a significant failure just ten days prior. That failure revealed critical safety issues including a fractured nearside front coil spring and corroded brake pipes. The fact that these faults were only addressed immediately before a passing result suggests the owner only performs mechanical repairs when strictly necessitated by the MOT tester. At 27,082 miles over eight years, the car has covered a low average of approximately 3,385 miles per year. This low usage is consistent with the clean record seen in September 2022 at 15,622 miles. However, long intervals between uses often lead to the types of issues appearing in the later records. The binding rear brakes in 2023 and the pitted rear inner brake discs in 2024 indicate that the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, allowing rust to seize and components to degrade despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and underbody. The recurring reports of corrosion on the offside and rear brake pipes, specifically noted as being covered in grease, suggest an attempt to mask underlying surface rust from the tester. An inspector should verify that these pipes have been replaced with new copper and check that the fractured coil spring was fitted correctly. Additionally, the TPMS light mentioned in August 2025 needs to be investigated, as low-mileage cars often suffer from sensor failure or slow pressure leaks that go unnoticed during short periods of use.