2014 Generic Trigger 0.1L Petrol · SP14 BUJ

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently questionable due to a sharp decline in mechanical maintenance standards. While the car passed its most recent MOT on 19 August 2022, the preceding two failures within a single month indicate a period of significant reactive neglect. The transition from a clean record in late 2020 to multiple dangerous and serious defects in 2022 suggests the vehicle was only maintained when forced to do so to pass a test, rather than through proactive preventative care. Usage data reveals a significant shift in driving patterns between the recorded intervals. The vehicle covered only 4,764 miles by October 2019 and increased to 10,437 miles by November 2020, representing an average of roughly 5,600 miles per year. However, there is no mileage data provided for the 2022 tests, making it impossible to determine if the mechanical failures were caused by high annual mileage. This lack of data prevents an accurate assessment of wear and tear rates relative to the vehicle's age. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The tester previously flagged the nearside front shock absorber for a serious fluid leak in July 2022, which requires verification that the component was replaced rather than merely wiped. The rear brake pads were found below the legal limit of 1.0mm in two consecutive 2022 tests, indicating a failure to monitor consumable wear items. The buyer should also inspect the fuel system for signs of the leak reported in July 2022 to ensure the fault was fully rectified and does not pose a fire risk.