2018 Fiat 132 1.6L Petrol · SVR 617W

The most recent MOT test for this 2018 Fiat 132, conducted on 13 September 2021 at 64,878 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This suggests the vehicle was in compliant condition at that time, though the absence of subsequent tests means there is no recent evidence of ongoing maintenance or potential deterioration. The gap of nearly five years since the last MOT—far exceeding the standard annual requirement—raises immediate concerns about whether the vehicle has been regularly serviced or driven safely during this period. The recorded mileage of 64,878 miles over approximately eight years implies an average annual distance of around 8,110 miles, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. However, the lack of any MOT history beyond 2021 means there is no data to confirm whether the vehicle was driven consistently or stood unused for extended periods. Without intermediate service records or inspections, it is impossible to assess whether critical components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers have degraded beyond normal wear rates. The absence of even a single advisory in the 2021 test also makes it impossible to infer whether minor issues were addressed before the test or if they persisted undocumented. Given the prolonged gap since the last MOT, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of high-wear items such as the suspension system—particularly the rear bushes and shock absorbers—where corrosion or dry rot could have developed over five years of unknown usage. The brakes should be scrutinised for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on the discs and callipers, as these are common failure points in under-maintained vehicles. Structural integrity is another critical concern; the chassis rails, wheel arches, and subframe should be examined for signs of rust penetration or weld repairs, especially given the vehicle’s age and exposure to UK road conditions. The tyres, though not recorded in the MOT, should be checked for uneven tread wear or excessive sidewall cracking, as the last test occurred before the legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm could have been compromised.