2016 Fiat Swift 2.3L Diesel · WA66 AVV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a consistent pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 37,316 miles passed despite advisories for play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage and continued deterioration of the rear tyres. While the car consistently passes its annual inspections, the history of failures related to lighting and braking components suggests that defects are only addressed once they reach the point of legal non-compliance. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between October 2020 at 20,371 miles and October 2021 at 23,022 miles, where the car sat stationary for relatively long periods. This low mileage explains the recurring degradation of rubber-based components, specifically the persistent cracking and per of the rear tyres noted from 2021 through 2025, as the rubber is aging out of time despite having remaining tread depth. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the engine bay regarding the non-excessive oil leak first identified in 2023 at 28,125 miles to ensure it has not worsened into a significant. The front braking system requires scrutiny as the record shows a cycle of thin pads and pitted discs across 2022, 2023, and 2024, indicating the components are being driven to their limit. Additionally, the low-use nature of the vehicle often leads to seized brake calipers or corroded de-greasing in suspension bushings. The buyer must verify that the play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage mentioned in the final MOT has been properly rectified to prevent handling instability or uneven tyre wear.