2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · BK18 TGF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging structural and suspension issues. The most recent test in July 2025 at 12,389 miles identified multiple advisories that were not present in previous years. The tester flagged worn front Macpherson strut pins and bushes, corrosion on the rear subframe, and a corroded offside rear coil spring. These findings indicate that despite the low mileage, the vehicle is beginning to suffer from age-related degradation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old car, averaging approximately 1,550 miles per year. Between June 2021 at 5,763 miles and July 2023 at 8,692 miles, the car covered only under 3,000 miles. This low use likely explains the rubber-related failures noted in the 2023 test where all four tyres were flagged for perishing and cracking. When a vehicle sits for extended periods, components degrade due to time and exposure rather than tread-based wear. A buyer must physically inspect the rear subframe closely to determine the depth of the corrosion noted in the 2025 record. While the tester marked it as not seriously weakened, rust on Fiat subframes tends to progress rapidly if not monitored. The offside rear coil spring should also be checked for signs of thinning or snapping, as corrosion on these components often precedes structural failure. Given the history of perishing rubber, the current set of tyres should also be evaluated for sidewall cracking regardless of the remaining tread depth.