2011 Fiat Fiorino 1.3L Diesel · SF61 CUH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural degradation. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 66,843 miles, the tester flagged active underside corrosion affecting both the rear axle and front suspension components. This follows an advisory for corrosion in November 2024 at 63,064 miles, indicating that the oxidation is progressing rather than being arrested or treated. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,456 miles per year. The data shows a significant drop in usage between November 2022 and November 2023, where the car covered only 2,109 miles in a year. This low usage often correlates with the structural issues seen here; however, the low mileage also explains the premature failure of rubber-based components such as the perished nearside rear tyre noted in late 2023 and the fractured nearside front coil spring that caused an MOT failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis to determine the depth of the rust on the axle and suspension mounting points. The failure of the front coil spring in 2023 suggests potential suspension fatigue or material stress due to the vehicle standing stationary for long periods. Given the recurring corrosion advisories, the structural integrity of the underbody is the primary risk, as surface rust can quickly transition into perforation which would eventually compromise the vehicle's future roadworthiness.