2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CE65 MXM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 55,900 miles passed with only a minor advisory on the nearside rear tyre, the preceding history shows significant mechanical failures. The trend appears stable only following a major intervention in November 2024 which addressed steering and structural concerns, suggesting that the owner only addresses critical safety defects once they cause an MOT failure. At eleven years old, the recorded mileage of 55,900 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,000 miles. This low-use profile often correlates with age-related degradation rather than wear-and-tear. The gap of 3,147 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024 shows consistent low usage, but the long periods the vehicle may have spent sitting can contribute to the corrosion observed on the rear axle and the pitting found on the front brake discs noted in the 2023 test. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear axle, as the tester flagged significant corrosion in November 2024. Although the vehicle passed shortly after, structural rust on an axle requires monitoring to ensure thinning metal does not progress. The steering column universal joint also requires physical verification for any remaining play or noise, as this was a major failure point prior to the late 2024 test. Attention should also be paid to the braking system and tyre condition. The record shows a history of worn front brake discs and recent structural failures in tyre sidewalls in 2024. The December 2025 advisory regarding a nearside rear tyre worn on the edge suggests a potential alignment issue or camber fault. Given the low mileage, rubber components like suspension bushes and seals should be checked for cracking or rot, which frequently affects older vehicles that remain stationary for long periods.