2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · AV65 WSN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in October 2025 at 70,355 miles. However, the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension and braking. A failure just two days prior to the last pass at 70,260 miles revealed a fractured offside front coil spring, oil leaking from both front shock absorbers, and pitted front brake discs. While these faults were rectified to secure the pass, they suggest that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between the October 2022 test at 46,101 miles and the 2025 test at 70,355 miles, the car covered over 24,000 miles, showing steady and regular use. The lack of significant gaps in mileage suggests the car has not been left to sit for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of brake hardware despite relatively low annual mileage. A buyer should perform a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the replacement shock absorbers and coil spring are seated correctly and free of leaks. The 2024 advisory regarding a worn upper shock absorber bush indicates that rubber components are deteriorating, which should be checked for play or further tearing. Given the previous pitting on the brake discs in 2025, the current friction surfaces should be checked for uneven wear or thinning, as the previous components were already showing signs of premature corrosion.