2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · BT62 AAK

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding corrosion-related hardware failures. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 43,254 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged all four brake pipes for corrosion and obstruction by grease. This follows a recurring issue noted in May 2025 where two pipes were flagged for the same defect. The appearance of a loose rear exhaust silencer clamp in 2026 suggests a lapse in preventative attention to minor external hardware, despite the overall passing status. At 13 years old, the vehicle's mileage of 43,254 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,327 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-interval usage, with only 167 miles recorded between the May 2025 and 2026 tests. However, this low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber, evidenced by the 2025 advisory noting that the rear tyres were over 13 years old regardless of their remaining tread. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the use of grease on corroded pipes may hide the true extent of metal degradation or previous leaks. The suspension also requires close scrutiny, specifically the nearside front lower arm bush flagged in 2023 and the corroded rear suspension components from that same year. Given the history of exhaust mounting issues and corrosion, the structural integrity of the under system mounting points should be verified to ensure rust has not progressed beyond surface levels.