2012 Fiat Fiorino 1.2L Diesel · WV62 XHO

The 2021‑10‑28 MOT at 41,225 miles ended in a failure, signalling that the vehicle is not presently road‑worthy without remedial work. The tester flagged binding rear brakes, fractured coil springs, excessive corrosion on sills and subframe, and tire cuts that breach legal limits, all of which point to a worsening trend that began with the 2018‑10‑18 failure and intensified through the 2019‑10‑09 and 2021‑10‑16 tests. The mileage curve rises from 20,284 miles in September 2015 to 41,225 miles by October 2021, averaging roughly 2,945 miles per year, a rate that suggests long periods of inactivity rather than regular use. No test was recorded between October 2019 and October 2021, allowing corrosion and dried seals to develop unchecked, while the occasional jumps in mileage correspond to periods of active use that were followed by extended idle phases. A buyer should concentrate on the front suspension assembly, inspecting the Macpherson strut top bush, coil springs, and shock absorber bushes for cracks or excessive play, and verify that the service brake system releases freely and shows no binding or uneven wear on discs and pads. The exhaust must be examined for excessive smoke and for any structural rust that compromises the sill, subframe, or outer wing, and the tires require a close check for cuts near the ply and edge wear that approach legal limits. Given the cumulative evidence of structural rust, repeated suspension failures, and brake binding, a thorough professional inspection is essential before committing to purchase, as these issues can affect structural integrity and safety beyond ordinary wear.