2012 Fiat Bravo 1.6L Diesel · WR62 XDC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a volatile pattern of significant structural and mechanical neglect. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 88,028 miles passed, it highlighted immediate concerns regarding uneven tyre wear and a corroded offside front brake pipe. This follows a regression from a clean record in early 2025 to a catastrophic failure in early 2024. The trend suggests that repairs are only addressed when a failure is imminent rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. At 88,028 miles over 14 years, the car has averaged approximately 6,300 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use patterns. However, the mileage data shows inconsistent intervals. Between February 2023 and January 2024, the vehicle covered 7,099 miles in just eleven months, followed by a drop to only 3,263 miles over the following thirteen months. Such periods of inactivity followed by higher use often correlate with the accelerated corrosion of rubber components and metalwork, which aligns with the extensive rust issues seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle's structural integrity, specifically the rear mounting sills and the front subframe. The January 2024 failure cited excessive corrosion affecting the structural strength of these areas, and although a repair was noted under underseal in February 2024, underseal often masks ongoing oxidation rather than curing the metal. The recurring issue of corroded brake pipes and binding calipers across multiple years indicates a systemic lack of attention to the braking system, which could lead to future failures. The suspension and steering also require close scrutiny. The history notes play in the steering rack inner joints, worn track rod ends, and fractured coil springs. The January 2026 advisory regarding inner-edge wear on both front tyres suggests persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly rectified. Any prospective buyer should check for play in the lower control arms and ensure that the previous structural repairs to the subframe are sound and not merely cosmetic fixes.