2016 Fiat 500X 1.6L Petrol · SJ16 DPS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear improving maintenance trend. Following the most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 24,054 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows three years of clean results, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in earlier testing have been rectified and that the vehicle is currently being maintained to a high standard. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,400 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2025, the car covered only 5,260 miles, suggesting it is used primarily for short local trips or sits for extended periods. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts or surface corrosion, which are not fully captured by the MOT test alone. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension geometry following the failure recorded on 2 November 2022 at 16,969 miles. That test failed due to a deteriorated offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover and a damaged nearside front tyre. Although these were resolved in the subsequent pass, a buyer should verify that the steering components remain free of play and that the tyres have not suffered from age cracking. Given the low usage, it is also worth checking brake discs for pitting or seized calipers, as these often occur on vehicles that are not driven frequently enough to clear surface rust.