2010 FIAT 5001.2L Petrol

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend suggesting reactive rather than preventative upkeep. While the February 2026 test at 91,876 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged several immediate consumables including worn front tyres and thinning front brake pads. The presence of a minor exhaust flexi-pipe leak mirrors an issue first noted in 2022 and 2023, indicating this component has remained in a state of gradual deterioration for several years without a permanent fix. The mileage pattern indicates low annual usage, averaging approximately 5,742 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. This low-use profile is evident in the progression from 26,246 miles in June 2014 to 91,876 miles in February 2026. However, the record shows that low mileage has not prevented age-related degradation. The vehicle frequently suffers from perishing rubber components and corrosion, which are typical for cars that may sit idle for extended periods. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and exhaust systems. The history shows recurring issues with shock absorber bushes, which caused a failure in February 2025, and repeated corrosion on the rear coil springs, noted in both 2021 and 2024. The exhaust system has been a persistent weak point, with various forms of corrosion and leaks appearing in almost every testing cycle since 2014. Given the history of pitted brake discs and imbalanced braking in 2015, a thorough inspection of the braking hardware and calipers is necessary. The frequent advisories regarding tyre tread and perishing sidewalls suggest the previous owners often waited until the legal limit was reached before replacing rubber. This pattern of addressing faults only at the point of MOT failure suggests that while the car is currently roadworthy, the mechanical integrity of secondary components like bushes, seals, and exhaust mounting points may be nearing the end of their service life.