2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · BD66 OSN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in June 2026 at 36,182 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend is currently improving after a period of mechanical neglect in early 2025. While the 2025 failure revealed multiple issues across suspension and lighting, the subsequent pass and the most recent test indicate the owner addressed the necessary repairs to bring the car back to a passing standard. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between September 2019 and February 2023, where the car covered only 263 miles in nearly three years. The usage has increased recently, with 22,000 miles covered between February 2023 and June 2026. This low-frequency usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on braking components, which aligns with the issues noted later in the history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the 2025 test flagged a serious fluid leak on the offside front shock absorber and a perished dust cover on the anti-roll bar linkage. Although these were rectified, the low mileage suggests that bushings and seals may be prone to age rather than mechanical wear. The 2023 report of pitted and scored brake discs indicates the vehicle sits for long periods; therefore, a thorough check of the current rotor condition and calipers is essential to ensure no new rust pitting has returned.