2018 FIAT 5001.2L Petrol

The 2018 Fiat 500 presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 21,605 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes stretching back to 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the DVSA history, which indicates the vehicle has met statutory standards at every examination without escalation of issues. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 8,756 miles in July 2021, rising to 12,141 by August 2022, 15,661 by August 2023, 18,789 by August 2024, and 21,605 by August 2025. That equates to roughly 2,700 miles per year across the period, with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The sparse, defect-free history gives little scope for concern but also limited insight into component condition between tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low annual use, as prolonged standing can accelerate perished rubber and surface corrosion unseen by MOT testers. The exhaust emissions and structural integrity have drawn no flags, yet a visual check beneath the sills and subframe remains prudent on any vehicle of this age. The absence of recurring faults suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumables. Tyres and wiper blades will need age-related assessment despite never failing, since eight-year-old rubber degrades regardless of tread depth.