2012 Fiat 500C 1.2L Petrol · L33 VDL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes following an initial failure. The most recent test conducted on 22 May 2025 at 26,731 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This trend suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a sound standard and that the mechanical condition has remained consistent over the last three years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,900 miles per year. Between May 2022 and May 2025, the car covered just 3,102 miles, showing a pattern of low-intensity use. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it often introduces risks related to long-term degradation of rubber-based parts. The lack of advisories across the last three tests suggests the vehicle has not sat for long enough to cause significant corrosion or fluid-related neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from age and inactivity rather than high mileage. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or deep pitting, as low-mileage cars often seize calipers or allow rust to score rotors. Check the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for cracking or dry rot, as these materials perish over time regardless of distance driven. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the underbody for structural rust is essential to ensure that the low usage has not masked underlying decay despite the clean MOT history.