FIAT 500 LOUNGE MHEV2020 · 1.0L PETROL

The 2020 Fiat 500 Lounge MHEV remains roadworthy, with the most recent test on 21 August 2025 at 28,020 miles returning a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though minor tyre-sidewall issues persist. The vehicle cleared the 25 October 2024 test at 25,716 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a clean interval before the latest advisory. Recorded mileage sits at 28,020 over roughly six years, an average of about 4,670 miles per year and low for the age. The 17 November 2023 test at 19,518 miles and the 2024 entry at 25,716 miles show steady but light use, with no large gaps or sudden accumulation. Sparse history beyond the four entries gives limited insight into long-term care, yet the low annual figure suggests minimal motorway wear and possible extended standing periods. A buyer should inspect the offside rear tyre closely. The tester cut a sidewall on 21 August 2025 and noted cracking or perishing at the same corner on 17 November 2023, pointing to recurring neglect of that tyre's condition. The 2023 failure also flagged rear brake imbalance across axle 2 at 19,518 miles, a fault since cleared but worth verifying for binding calipers or uneven disc wear. Given the low mileage and clean 2024 pass, structural corrosion and suspension bushes show no recorded concern. Confirm the rear braking balance remains within limits and check all tyres for sidewall cracking before purchase, as the pattern implies the previous owner deferred minor consumable checks.