2018 Fiat Fiorino 1.2L Diesel · VO18 FEU

The 2018 Fiat Fiorino presents a stable but narrowly compliant roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 9 July 2025 at 61,878 miles. The vehicle passed, yet the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on their edges. This is not a new issue. The same defect appeared in the February 2022 test at 24,277 miles. The pattern suggests a recurring alignment or suspension geometry concern rather than simple neglect. Tyres wearing on their edges typically points to toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes, and the fact that the problem has resurfaced across multiple tests indicates the underlying cause was likely never corrected. The maintenance trend is stable in outcome, passing each year, but the repeated tyre wear advisory reveals a persistent mechanical condition that has not been resolved. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story. Between February 2022 at 24,277 miles and July 2025 at 61,878 miles, the van covered 37,601 miles in just over three years, averaging roughly 12,500 miles annually during that window. That is significantly higher than the overall lifetime average of approximately 7,735 miles per year. The jump from 35,752 miles in July 2023 to 48,184 miles in July 2024 alone represents 12,432 miles in a single year. This intensification of use places greater stress on consumable components, particularly tyres, brakes, and suspension joints, which aligns with the recurring front tyre wear now appearing at the legal threshold. A buyer should inspect the front suspension with particular attention. The repeated edge wear on both nearside and offside front tyres warrants a close examination of the track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and front wheel alignment settings. If the wheel tracking has not been corrected since the 2022 advisory, the current tyres may be masking a deeper geometry fault that will accelerate wear on any replacement rubber fitted. Have the front suspension jacked and checked for play in the inner bushes and ball joints, as these components deteriorate faster under the higher recent mileage load. The brake system and subframe mounting points deserve equal scrutiny. Fiat commercial vehicles of this generation are known to develop corrosion around rear brake lines and subframe mounting points, particularly if the van has been used for short urban trips or stood idle for extended periods. With no structural advisories on record so far, the vehicle appears to have avoided serious corrosion to date, but the absence of a defect in the MOT does not guarantee the underside is clean. A physical inspection underneath, focusing on the rear brake hose unions, exhaust mounting points, and sill seams, is strongly advisable before committing to purchase.