2009 FIAT 5001.2L Petrol

The 2025‑10‑14 MOT at 103,455 miles records a pass with no defects, confirming that the Fiat 500 is presently roadworthy and indicating an improving maintenance trend after earlier failures. Over the 17‑year lifespan the mileage has risen from 50,994 miles in March 2017 to 103,455 miles in October 2025, averaging about 6,086 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and shows no extended periods of inactivity. Recurring issues centre on suspension and braking components: rear coil springs and front suspension arm bushes have shown corrosion or deterioration in multiple tests, while anti‑roll bar ball joints exhibited excessive wear in 2023 and the parking brake lever required adjustment in 2024. The front brake pads have repeatedly approached the minimum thickness, and tyre wear has been noted as close to the legal limit on several occasions. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the rear and front coil springs, suspension bushes and arm rubber, verify the integrity of the anti‑roll bar linkages and ball joints, check brake pad thickness and disc condition, assess tyre tread depth and sidewall health, and examine the exhaust system for leaks or rust, as these items have been the most frequently flagged across the record.