2021 Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev 1.0L Petrol · WO21 ABN

This Fiat 500 Lounge MHEV presents an unblemished DVSA record, with both of its recorded MOT examinations passing at the first attempt and neither producing a single advisory note. The most recent test, carried out on 14 June 2025, returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the equally clean pass of 25 May 2024. With no failures, no advisories, and no recurring component concerns across the available history, there is no evidence of developing corrosion, suspension wear, braking defects, or emissions issues at the points of inspection. That said, two clean tests establish roadworthiness only at those specific dates; they cannot confirm how the vehicle has been maintained between examinations. The recorded mileage of 20,997 miles over roughly five years equates to approximately 4,200 miles per annum, which is well below the UK average. The gap between the two tests, from late May 2024 to mid-June 2025, is consistent with normal annual testing and shows no suspicious odometer anomalies in the data provided. Low annual accumulation on a mild-hybrid city car typically means limited wear on consumables such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes, but it can also indicate frequent short journeys or extended periods standing. Short-trip use places particular demand on the 12-volt battery and the mild-hybrid system's belt-driven starter generator, and can leave condensation in the exhaust and engine oil, so these are sensible areas to assess regardless of the clean test record. On a test drive, verify that the mild-hybrid system operates seamlessly: the engine should restart instantly and quietly at junctions without hesitation or warning lights, and the stop-start function should engage consistently once warmed through. Listen for any belt squeal or chirping from the starter generator on cold start and under acceleration. Check that the 12-volt battery holds charge by confirming brisk cranking after the car has stood, and inspect the tyres for flat spotting, cracking between the tread blocks, or uneven shoulder wear consistent with underinflation during periods of standing. Beyond the hybrid ancillaries, apply the standard roadworthiness checks the MOT record cannot cover between tests: confirm the brake pedal feels firm with no judder through the pedal or steering wheel under moderate braking, that the car tracks straight without pulling, and that there are no knocks or rattles from the suspension over uneven surfaces. Examine the underside where visible for any early surface corrosion, and review the service history to confirm oil changes have been carried out on time rather than purely on mileage, given the low annual use. The clean MOT record is a positive foundation, but a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid system and evidence of regular fluid servicing would provide the fullest picture.