2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CE10 KUH

The vehicle most recently failed its MOT on 26 February 2026 at 108,690 miles, approximately five months prior to this evaluation. The failure reason remains unrecorded in the supplied data, which is atypical since DVSA records normally detail specific defects. Prior to this, the car passed its 2025 test at 103,042 miles and also passed in March 2024 at 97,616 miles, though it failed a test just three days earlier at 97,606 miles with no defects listed. The alternating pass/fail pattern across recent tests provides no clear trend toward either deterioration or improvement, and the absence of documented defects on two recorded failures makes it difficult to assess whether underlying issues were resolved between tests or whether the failures stemmed from administrative or procedural matters rather than mechanical faults. The recorded mileage of 108,690 miles across approximately sixteen years yields an average of roughly 6,793 miles annually, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression shows consistent annual accumulation: 7,150 miles between March 2023 and the March 2024 failure, followed by 5,426 miles through to February 2025, and 5,648 miles through to February 2026. The three-day gap between the March 2024 failure and retest shows only a 10-mile increase, suggesting the retest was conducted promptly after a minor repair or adjustment. No extended periods of inactivity are evident in the mileage data, indicating regular use throughout the recorded period. Given the lack of specific defect information on both recorded failures, a prospective buyer should arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on the most common failure points for this generation of FIAT 500. Brake components warrant particular attention, as the 2010 model is known for susceptibility to corroded brake lines and seized calipers. The suspension geometry and steering linkages should be assessed for play or deterioration, as should the exhaust system for corrosion at the cat and downpipe joints. Electrical systems, including the central locking, dashboard instruments, and lighting circuits, represent another known vulnerability area on this platform. The absence of any advisories in the recorded history could indicate diligent maintenance, but equally may reflect limited scrutiny during testing, so the buyer should not assume the absence of documented issues means the absence of latent problems.