2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · AY65 LZL

The 2015 Fiat 500 presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 70,004 miles passed with zero defects, a clean sweep that followed a failure just two days prior on 13 August 2025 at 70,003 miles. That failure flagged a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush, a low offside headlamp aim, and an exhaust Lambda reading outside specified limits after the second fast idle. The immediate retest pass confirms these were rectified promptly, suggesting the previous owner addressed defects rather than ignoring them. The vehicle is currently roadworthy as of its last test, dated roughly ten months ago. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old city car. The vehicle has covered approximately 6,364 miles per year, which is typical for light urban use. The record shows a jump from 60,593 miles on 23 August 2024 to 70,004 miles by 13 August 2025, representing roughly 9,400 miles in just under twelve months. That is a noticeable uptick compared to the earlier average of around 11,000 miles per year between 2023 and 2024, but it remains within a normal range and does not raise immediate concern about odometer tampering. No significant gaps appear in the annual testing pattern, with tests recorded each August from 2023 through 2025. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the front suspension and shock absorbers. The nearside front suspension arm bush appeared as a borderline advisory in August 2023 at 49,485 miles and had deteriorated into a failure by August 2025 at 70,003 miles, indicating progressive wear that may recur. The nearside front shock absorber also showed a light oil misting in 2023, and while it did not appear in the 2025 failure, a physical check for dampness or weeping is advisable. The rear tyres have a recurring history of cracking and perishing, noted in both 2023 and 2024, so sidewall condition should be examined carefully even if the tread is adequate. The exhaust Lambda fault in 2025 points to a potential catalytic converter efficiency issue or lambda sensor degradation, which warrants a live emissions reading and a check for exhaust leaks ahead of the next test.