2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CP62 MKU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension components and structural integrity. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 96,249 miles resulted in a pass, it followed an immediate failure for multiple mechanical defects. The persistence of worn offside front anti-roll bar ball joints and nearside front suspension arm pins and bushes across several years indicates that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life and requires a comprehensive overhaul. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of 9,000 miles between July 2023 and August 2024, and another 12,000 miles between August 2024 and July 2025. This regular usage suggests the car is driven consistently, which helps prevent seizure ofrelated components, but the accelerated mileage in the final year has exacerbated the wear on rubber bushes and metal joints in the lower chassis. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the offside front sill, where the tester noted both physical damage and corrosion in 2025. Structural rust on sills is a significant concern as it can lead to MOT failure if not treated. The buyer should also verify the nearside front road wheel, which was flagged as distorted, and inspect the nearside rear tyre for the sidewall damage noted previously. Given the history of steering rack play and CV boot leaks dating back 2022, a thorough test drive is necessary to check for steering hunting or knocking that would indicate these issues have progressed beyond the last recorded advisories.