2017 Fiat Tipo 1.4L Petrol · WT17 MXK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in January 2026 at 39,128 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement as several recurring suspension issues have been addressed. While the January 2026 test failed just 11 miles prior to the pass due to a fractured nearside front coil spring and play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, the immediate re-test success indicates the owner carried out the necessary repairs to meet safety standards. At 39,128 miles, this nine-year-old Fiat reflects significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,350 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests lighter mechanical wear, though it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals through inactivity. The record shows a notable gap between January 2024 and January 2025, where the vehicle covered only 2,547 miles in a year. This pattern of low mileage often explains the appearance of corrosion and component fatigue in suspension components rather than high-distance stress. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension assembly to ensure the recent repairs were executed with quality parts. The history reveals a persistent issue with the coil springs and anti-roll bar linkages, which appeared as failures or failures across 2024, 2025, and 2026. Check for signs of premature corrosion on the springs and any remaining movement in the ball joints to prevent a recurring failure. Additionally, the 2025 failure for exposed cords on the nearside rear tyre suggests that tyres may have suffered from age-related cracking rather than just tread wear, so the manufacturing date and condition of all tyres should be verified.