Hello, is there any legit way I can get the service history, mileage, maybe MOT or anything giving me some information on an exported Fiat GP from Italy using the VIN number? I'm about to buy one and I was told it's imported from Italy. Car dealers in Greece are notorious for buying crappy cars from Italy and selling them with reversed mileage and funky repairs. Mostly interested in mileage, is there anyone that can has connections and can help me?
Thanks in advance!

Unfortunately not fiat don't have any sort of universal service database/online history
Individual dealer's networks may have records buts that's about it

You're lucky because it's become difficult and expensive to change instrument cluster from a less mileage vehicle on these cars of 2000's. It's very unlikely but sure it's still possible. It only needs identical car with identical parts bcm, ignition switch and set of keys, ecu leaving the better vehicle without parts. Makes no sense. Of course with proper diagnostic tools but there are limits.

I believe there are universal MOT database and records of vehicles also in Italy, so you'd need to contact the appropriate authority. However there way be paid services online which show public vehicle records. Good luck.

eeeno said:

You're lucky because it's become difficult and expensive to change instrument cluster from a less mileage vehicle on these cars of 2000's. It's very unlikely but sure it's still possible. It only needs identical car with identical parts bcm, ignition switch and set of keys, ecu leaving the better vehicle without parts. Makes no sense. Of course with proper diagnostic tools but there are limits.

I believe there are universal MOT database and records of vehicles also in Italy, so you'd need to contact the appropriate authority. However there way be paid services online which show public vehicle records. Good luck.

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No you don't need to change all the parts there's still software around to alter the displayed millage just need to look at the numbers of companies offering millage "correction " service's

Well it's obvious that these services aren't always provided for legitimate need like after faulty instrument cluster replacement. You're correct and it should be illegal.

1. The car shape/technical condition is the most important thing. Starting from the bottom, underneath (corrosion), not from the top (dents and scratches on the paint - like most people "check" the cars). Body, suspension, brakes, engine, electrical things, exhaust rust, fluid leaks, noises.

2. Mileage itself not so much (unless there is LPG - danger of burnt valves, because of neglected maintenance, like valve clearance adjustment, almost no one does that in 8V engines). So LPG is a biggest red flag (right after body/suspension rust and black thick deposits inside the engine).

3. Service books can be "forged" (you get fake one, so you think you have "perfect" car). Personally, I prefer stack of invoices/receipts (for car parts and services) from previous owner when I buy a car. I do the same (all repairs/purchased parts are documented). I know, used car dealers don't do this.

4. Official service intervals are questionable, especially oil changes ("long-life"). So even "car serviced regularly in the official dealership" is not a good thing too (not always). Watch out.

5. You are buying used car. You will pay extra anyway, more or less, soon or later. There is always "something" to do with "new" car, some service (oil, brakes etc.). Don't expect there will be no additional costs after purchase (because "car was serviced" and it's "documented").