2017 Fiat Tipo 1.6L Diesel · WV67 VVM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on 09 October 2025 at 81,791 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent lapse in mechanical oversight. Just three days prior to that pass, on 06 October 2025, the car failed the test due to fractured coil springs on both sides and excessive play in the nearside front track rod end. While these repairs were evidently completed to secure the pass, the simultaneous failure of multiple suspension components suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to vehicle upkeep. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. The record shows steady usage with a 10,000-mile gap between March 2023 and March 2024, and another 15,000-mile interval between March 2024 and July 2025. This regular accumulation indicates the car is not been left stationary for long periods, which accounts for the standard wear on rubber bushes and metal fatigue components seen in the inspection history. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the October 2025 repairs were executed correctly. The previous failure of both coil springs and a track rod end indicates that the front end is reaching a wear limit. Additionally, the 2024 advisory regarding pitted and scored inner brake discs suggests the braking system may be prone to corrosion or hard use. A check of the current thickness and surface condition of the rotors is necessary to determine if they are nearing replacement.