2010 FIAT 500 C1.2L PETROL

The 2010 FIAT 500 C currently holds a stable roadworthiness status following its May 2026 pass at 120,053 miles, though the maintenance trend reveals a turbulent recent history. The most recent test on 2026-05-20 passed, but the record explicitly notes an undersealed under tray, which often masks underlying corrosion. Prior to this, the vehicle failed the May 2025 test at 117,753 miles due to excessive exhaust carbon monoxide emissions and severely worn front tyres, only to pass a retest in June 2025 at 118,128 miles. This pattern of failing on emissions and consumables before passing a retest suggests reactive maintenance rather than proactive mechanical care. The mileage accumulation pattern is highly irregular and demands scrutiny. Between the June 2024 test at 104,196 miles and the May 2025 test at 117,753 miles, the car covered 13,557 miles in just under a year. However, from June 2025 at 118,128 miles to the most recent May 2026 test at 120,053 miles, it covered a mere 1,925 miles over an eleven-month period. This sudden drop in usage indicates the vehicle has spent considerable time stationary, which frequently leads to brake caliper binding, disc corrosion, and flat-spotted tyres, while the earlier rapid accumulation accelerated wear on drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer must inspect the structural integrity beneath that undersealed under tray before committing to a purchase. The tester flagged the under tray as undersealed during the 2026-05-20 test, a practice frequently used to conceal rust on the subframe and floor pans of aging FIAT 500s. Examine the inner wings, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion. The recurring front tyre edge wear flagged in May 2025 points to worn suspension bushes or tracking misalignment, which likely persists despite the tyres being replaced for the June 2025 retest. Verify the catalytic converter's condition and engine running stability, as the exhaust carbon monoxide failure in May 2025 indicates an unresolved underlying combustion or emissions system issue.