FIAT 5002018 · 1.2L PETROL

The 2018 Fiat 500 currently holds a valid roadworthy status, passing the DVSA examination on 13 July 2026 at 49,116 miles, yet the maintenance trend has shifted from stable to mildly worsening. Prior tests from 2022 through 2025 recorded no mechanical defects. The recent test flagged front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened and near-side front shock absorber light misting of oil. This marks the first appearance of brake and suspension notations after three consecutive clear inspections. The supplied mileage record begins at 21,319 miles on 15 March 2022 when the car was four years old. From that date the vehicle travelled 10,581 miles to the March 2023 test at 31,900 miles, then 8,019 miles to the March 2024 test at 39,919 miles, followed by 5,687 miles to the July 2025 test at 45,606 miles, and a final 3,510 miles to the July 2026 test. Annual distance has steadily declined, reflecting lighter recent use rather than abrupt gaps or heavy accumulation. The March 2024 test recorded both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edge, suggesting the previous owner permitted consumables to reach advisory thresholds before renewal, as no tyre defects appear in later entries. A buyer should physically inspect the front brake discs for scoring depth and measure remaining thickness, given the July 2026 notation of pitting and wear. The near-side front shock absorber requires a visual check for oil seepage and a road test to confirm damping performance, since light misting can precede seal failure. Although no structural corrosion, suspension bushes or coil spring defects appear in the history, the eight-year age warrants scrutiny of subframe mounts and sill integrity. Verify that fresh tyres were fitted after March 2024 and assess overall suspension compliance during a driven evaluation.