2011 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CS04 OXO

This Fiat 500 exhibits an exceptionally clean record of roadworthiness, characterized by a consistent absence of defects and advisories over the last several years. This stable mechanical trend was reaffirmed during the inspection on 2025-05-09, which resulted in a clean pass. While a failure was recorded on 2023-05-30, the vehicle was brought back to standard and passed its retest on 2023-06-05, leaving no lingering concerns on the official record. The recorded mileage of 79,933 miles is low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,329 miles per year. Such a usage profile typically results in reduced wear on the internal combustion components and the primary drivetrain. However, low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber seals and bushings due to a lack of regular articulation, which is a key consideration for a vehicle of this vintage. Given the total absence of flagged defects in the DVSA history, there are no specific recurring failures such as suspension linkage wear or brake pipe corrosion to highlight. A prospective buyer should nonetheless focus the test drive on the smoothness of the gear transitions and the precision of the steering rack. Listen for any unusual knocks or clicks from the front end when navigating uneven surfaces, as these would indicate the onset of wear in the suspension bushes or ball joints that may not yet have reached a failure threshold. Attention should be paid to the condition of the brake discs and pads, ensuring there is no binding or judder under braking, as low-mileage vehicles can occasionally suffer from surface corrosion on the rotors. A visual inspection of the underbody for any signs of structural corrosion is advised, despite the clean MOT history, to ensure the chassis remains sound. Checking for any oil misting around the engine seals will complete the mechanical evaluation of this otherwise clean-testing vehicle.