2017 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · GF17 ACO

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the 3 October 2025 MOT test at 35,269 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects; that examination sits roughly nine months before the present date, leaving the certificate fresh. Maintenance trend appears stable across the available history. The DVSA record shows two anomalous failures with no defects logged: on 24 September 2025 at 35,177 miles and on 9 October 2023 at 26,471 miles, each reversed by a pass within days. Such outcomes signal no worsening mechanical condition but hint at administrative oversight rather than component wear. Mileage accumulation stays low for a 2017 registered car. The odometer read 26,471 miles at the October 2023 test, rose to 31,320 miles by 11 October 2024, then reached 35,269 miles at the October 2025 pass, averaging roughly 3,900 miles per year. This light use suggests short urban trips or prolonged standing, which can stiffen suspension bushes and encourage underbody corrosion despite clean test sheets. Test cadence remains annual with no gap, yet the sparse five-entry history limits visibility of consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, sill and subframe rust, and brake components including discs and calipers, as fault-free MOTs do not preclude hidden degradation. The absence of advisories on coil springs or exhaust emissions warrants no complacency; binding calipers may arise from inactivity. Given the repeated no-defect fails, ask the seller for context to rule out mileage recording errors or test centre procedural anomalies.