2018 Fiat 124 1.4L Petrol · YN68 LLG

The vehicle most recently completed its DVSA MOT on 17 June 2025 with a pass and no defects or advisories recorded, representing a clean roadworthiness outcome at the time of test. Reviewing the full five-year MOT history, every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 has returned a pass with no recorded advisories, indicating a stable and consistently well-maintained trend with no progressive deterioration or recurring issues flagging tester concern. The absence of any advisories across consecutive tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age and suggests that either the car has been carefully serviced throughout its life or that it has seen limited use between examinations. Either way, the formal test record provides no DVSA-endorsed reason for concern regarding its ongoing roadworthiness. The recorded mileage of 13,187 miles over an eight-year service life equates to an annual average of around 1,648 miles, which is substantially below the typical usage profile for a passenger car of this age and points strongly towards a vehicle that has spent considerable time stationary rather than in regular daily use. Such low annual mileage, while beneficial for limiting wear on major mechanical components such as the engine internals, clutch, and gearbox, introduces its own set of age-related degradation concerns that are not always captured during a standard MOT inspection. Long periods of standing can lead to oxidation of brake discs and seizure of brake caliper slide pins, deterioration of rubber seals and suspension bushes through lack of articulation, and flattening of tyre contact patches if the vehicle has been parked for extended durations without being moved. Given this low-usage profile, a prospective buyer should carry out a number of practical physical inspections beyond the MOT certificate. Tyres warrant close scrutiny for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of remaining tread depth, and a tyre older than five or six years from its date of manufacture should be viewed with caution even if the tread appears adequate. The brake system should be examined for signs of surface corrosion on the discs, particularly on the rear axle, and the calipers should be checked for binding by ensuring the vehicle rolls freely when released on a level surface. The 12V battery is another common failure point on low-mileage vehicles, as infrequent use prevents the alternator from maintaining a full state of charge, leading to sulphation and reduced cranking performance; a battery health check or load test would be prudent. Fluid servicing on a time-served rather than mileage-served basis is equally important, as brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades in its moisture content over a typical cycle of two to three years, engine coolant loses its corrosion-inhibiting properties over similar intervals, and even fresh-looking engine oil will oxidise and lose its protective qualities during prolonged storage. The service book or digital service history should be examined to confirm that time-based servicing has been carried out at appropriate intervals rather than purely mileage-based schedules, which would leave critical fluids and filters overdue on a car of this age. Additionally, the underside of the vehicle should be inspected on a ramp for any oil or coolant seepage from ageing gaskets and seals, and the exhaust system should be checked for internal corrosion at the joints and mounting points, as standing vehicles in damp conditions are particularly susceptible to rapid exhaust deterioration from the inside out.