2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · BK64 ADV

The 2023‑11‑15 MOT records indicate the vehicle failed because the off‑side headlamp levelling device was inoperative, a defect listed as 4.1.5 a, while the same test logged advisory issues including a tyre worn to 2 mm with edge cracking and shape loss, a deteriorating handbrake cable outer sheath, and worn near‑side front suspension arm pin or bush. This combination shows a maintenance trend that is worsening, as the tyre and suspension defects reappear from earlier tests and the handbrake cable has been flagged repeatedly. At 43,125 miles the car is roughly 12 years old, translating to an average annual mileage of about 3,594 mi, which is low for its age and may reflect periods of limited use. Mileage accumulation has been relatively steady: from 16,394 mi in September 2017 to 26,027 mi in November 2018, a 9,633‑mile increase, then incremental rises of 2,312 mi to 31,826 mi in 2020, 3,293 mi to 35,119 mi in 2021, 3,814 mi to 38,933 mi in 2022, and finally 4,192 mi to the current 43,125 mi in 2023, indicating recent use without abrupt spikes. The buyer should therefore inspect the suspension arm pins and bushes for excessive play or corrosion, examine the handbrake cable sheath for fraying or binding, assess tyre tread depth and edge wear for signs of improper alignment or neglect, verify the functionality of the headlamp levelling device and brake discs, and look for structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis, as these recurring faults point to potential safety concerns beyond routine consumable wear.