2017 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MF17 ABU

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean record following previous mechanical failures. The most recent test on 6 May 2025 at 43,335 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in prior years have been successfully addressed. The trend shows an improvement from a period of intermittent failures to a consistent pass over the last two annual inspections. At nine years old with 43,335 miles, the car has averaged approximately 4,815 miles per year. This low mileage is significantly below the national average for a petrol vehicle. The data shows a period of activity between May 2023 and May 2024, where the vehicle covered 7,524 miles in a single year, followed by a significant drop to just 1,316 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This pattern suggests the car may sit periodically, which can sometimes lead to rubber component degradation or brake corrosion despite the low odometer reading. While the current record is clean, the failures in May 2023 and May 2024 suggest that specific components required immediate attention to meet safety standards. A buyer should inspect the physical condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as low-use vehicles often suffer from perished rubber rather than wear. Given the gaps in usage, check the brake discs for pitting or surface corrosion and ensure the tyres have not developed flat spots from long periods of standing. A check of the chassis for structural rust remains necessary to ensure the low mileage has not masked underlying environmental damage common in vehicles of this era.