2008 Fiat 500 1.4L Petrol · RJ58 ACU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The test conducted on 1 May 2025 at 86,801 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating the car is currently in a sound mechanical condition. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and early 2023, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard over the last several testing cycles. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,822 miles per year. There is a visible gap in the records between November 2021 and February 2023, during which the car covered only 1,227 miles. Since the February 2023 test, the usage has increased slightly, covering over 10,000 miles in the following two years. This low annual mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it can also lead to degradation of rubber-based components and fluids due to long periods of inactivity. Despite the clean record in recent MOT tests, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. Older Fiat 500s are prone to corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, which may not always be flagged until they become critical. Given the low mileage, the inspector should specifically check for perished suspension bushes and seized brake calipers that result from lack of use. The single failure recorded in February 2023, though rectified immediately to allow a pass, highlights that the vehicle required attention at that point, which should be monitored for recurring issues.