2021 Fiat 500 Dolcevita Mhev 1.0L Petrol · AV71 HGU

The 2021 FIAT 500 Dolcevita MHEV presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 January 2026 at 47,521 miles with zero defects. The preceding test on 29 December 2025 also returned a clean pass, confirming that the faults identified earlier that same month were promptly addressed. A clear deterioration occurred on 23 December 2025 when the vehicle failed with four defects: both rear registration plate lamps inoperative, the nearside front tyre worn heavily on its inner edge, and the offside front tyre exposing ply or cords. The rapid retest just six days later indicates these were rectified quickly, suggesting responsive rather than neglectful ownership. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a five-year-old city car. Between 5 December 2024 at 35,384 miles and 23 December 2025 at 47,443 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 12,059 miles in twelve months, slightly above the annualised average of 9,504 miles. The 47-mile gap between the 29 December pass and the 22 January 2026 test confirms the car is in regular daily use rather than standing idle. No anomalous gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record. The December 2025 failure flags a pattern worth investigating in person. Both front tyres exhibited uneven wear, with the offside tyre reaching structural failure by exposing cords. This points to possible misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or a binding front caliper causing asymmetric loading. A buyer should inspect the inner sidewalls of all four tyres, check front suspension lower arms and track rod ends for play, and verify that both front brake calipers retract freely. The advisories from 5 December 2024 regarding low oil and coolant levels, though minor, warrant a check for seepage around the engine and coolant reservoir, as the mild hybrid system places additional thermal load on the cooling circuit. The repeated child seat obstruction noted on the offside rear belt in 2024 is a minor administrative point but confirms the rear seat area should be physically examined for corrosion beneath seat mounts, a known concern on Fiat 500 platforms.