FIAT 500C2011 · 1.2L Petrol

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and braking system corrosion. While the most recent test on 11 June 2025 at 90,539 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure on the same day due to headlamp misalignment and mechanical defects. The presence of corroded rear brake pipes and a misting, corroded offside front shock absorber indicates that the vehicle's chassis components are beginning to degrade due to age despite the low mileage. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 15-year-old car, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a very narrow gap between the August 2023 test at 89,474 miles and the June 2024 test at 89,525 miles, representing only 51 miles driven over ten months. This suggests the car undergoes short-distance trips or sits for extended periods, which often accelerates corrosion on exposed components like brake lines and coil springs as seen in the recorded records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking lines to assess the extent of the corrosion noted in June 2025. The tester noted these pipes were covered in grease, which can mask deeper structural thinning of the metal. Furthermore, the external damage and corrosion on the offside front shock absorber should be checked for further leaks, as the recorded misting is a precursor to total failure. The rear coil springs flagged in 2023 also require a close-up to ensure the rust has not progressed to structural fractures.