2016 Fiat 500X 1.6L Diesel · WO16 YHB

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently passing, but the maintenance trend is deteriorating and not stable. The most recent MOT test on 2025-12-15 at 75,587 miles was passed, indicating that no major structural or mechanical issues have occurred since then. However, the failure on 2023-12-12 at 60,737 miles reveals a clear pattern of progressive wear, suggesting that basic upkeep has been neglected over the last three years. This gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests implies that the vehicle has not been serviced regularly, leading to accelerated degradation of critical components. The mileage data shows a significant discrepancy between the vehicle's age and its recorded usage. The car is approximately 10 years old with 75,587 miles, which places it in a high-risk category for wear. The rapid accumulation of miles since the 2025 test suggests that the drivetrain and suspension have been subjected to continuous stress without any preventative measures taken. While the 2024 test at 67,079 miles showed some wear on rear tyres and ball joints, the 2023 failure at 60,737 miles indicates that these issues were not caught until the vehicle was already approaching the 60,000-mile mark, confirming that the wear is accelerating rather than stabilizing. Given the recurring faults and the structural risks identified, a buyer should inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes, worn coil springs, and excessive dust accumulation in the anti-roll bar linkage before proceeding. The 2023 failure of the offside front coil spring is particularly concerning, as it suggests that the suspension bushings and springs may have been replaced without adequate torque checks or alignment adjustments. The 2024 inspection of the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover also highlights a need for regular visual checks on this component to prevent future failure. A thorough physical inspection is required to assess the condition of the suspension bushings and determine if the brakes are still within the legal limit for safe operation.