2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LY10 ABU

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on February 4, 2026, confirms it passed without defects, though it was retested the day prior after an identical failure at the same mileage (42,425). This pattern of consecutive failures and immediate retests—observed in both February 2026 and January 2025—suggests either a minor administrative oversight or a temporary DVSA system anomaly rather than a mechanical issue. The last genuine failure dates to January 30, 2025, when the vehicle was 38,885 miles old, and it has since passed every subsequent test without advisories. While this indicates a stable roadworthiness status in the past year, the repeated retests warrant scrutiny of whether the vehicle was driven between tests or if the failure was procedural. The recorded mileage of 42,425 miles over 16 years—approximately 2,652 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, suggesting prolonged periods of inactivity or very light use. The gaps between tests are irregular: the vehicle sat idle for nearly a year between the November 2023 pass (35,770 miles) and the January 2025 failure (38,885 miles), accumulating just 3,115 miles in 14 months. This pattern could imply storage without regular servicing, potentially accelerating wear on components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers due to prolonged static loads. Conversely, the lack of advisories in any test suggests no major corrosion or structural degradation was detected during inspections. Given the absence of recorded defects, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on suspension integrity —particularly the condition of rear suspension bushes and coil springs, given the low mileage but prolonged storage periods. Check for corrosion at wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounts , as static exposure can accelerate rust, even in low-mileage vehicles. The brakes should be examined for uneven wear or binding calipers , though the retests imply no severe faults were present at the time of testing. Finally, verify the exhaust system for leaks or sagging supports , as emissions tests were not explicitly noted in the record, and a failing catalytic converter or loose manifold could have triggered past failures without clear documentation. The tyres, while not flagged, should be inspected for uneven wear or deep cracks, as their age (likely 10+ years) may exceed safe limits regardless of tread depth.