2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · BF62 WSV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in March 2026 at 50,261 miles. However, the mechanical maintenance trend shows a recent decline in the condition of the chassis. While the car passed its latest test, it failed just two days prior due to multiple suspension failures including an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, an offside front MacPherson strut top bush, and worn rear shock absorber bushes. The fact that these components were rectified to secure a pass suggests the vehicle had reached the end of the service life for several components. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,866 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage recorded between August 2023 and March 2025, where the car covered only 2,260 miles in nineteen months, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 4,088 miles in the year leading to the most recent test. This low-mileage pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components through perishation, which aligns with the suspension-related failures observed in the recent MOT history. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and bushings to ensure the repairs made in March 2026 were completed professionally. The 2025 advisory also noted pitted brake discs and uneven tyre wear, indicating that potential alignment issues or brake corrosion may have persisted during the long periods of inactivity. Given the age of the Fiat, the inspection must also check for structural surface corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points, as low-use vehicles often suffer from hidden rust despite low mechanical wear.