2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CS61 OGS

With no advisories or failure items recorded across any of its tests, this Fiat 500 presents a clean MOT history from a roadworthiness perspective. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass with no defects, and the same applies to the September 2024 and September 2023 passes. Two failures are also on file, on 13 August 2025 and 9 September 2024, but crucially no defects were recorded against either, which strongly suggests they were administrative or retest-related entries rather than mechanical refusals, as DVSA records will show a failure entry whenever a retest is conducted or paperwork is reissued even where no physical defects are logged. The overall trend is therefore stable and consistent, with the vehicle clearing every inspection it has undergone over the last three years without a single advisory being raised against tyres, brakes, suspension, exhaust, lights, or structure. At 97,152 miles over an 11-year life, this 500 is accumulating roughly 8,800 miles per year, which sits squarely in the typical range for a small city car of its age. There are no significant gaps in the testing record that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage accumulation appears regular rather than subject to any sudden spikes or plateaus. Mechanically, this usage profile points to steady wear on consumables such as front brake pads, discs, tyres, and ageing rubber components, but it does not flag the kind of high-mileage concerns such as stretched timing chains or significant clutch wear that might arise on a vehicle doing twice this annual average. The absence of any recorded advisories on suspension components despite this mileage is a positive indicator, though it should still be inspected thoroughly given that wear items of this nature are often only flagged once they reach MOT failure thresholds. From a buyer's perspective, the absence of recorded advisories means you will not be able to rely on the MOT history to pre-identify weak points, so a hands-on inspection becomes more important. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the clutch action, as the 500 is known for slave cylinder and dual-mass flywheel concerns at higher mileages; listen for any rattling on overrun or juddering under pull-away. With no brake-related advisories having appeared, the brake discs and pads should still have life, but check for any judder through the steering wheel under braking, which would indicate disc lipping, and feel for a soft or sinking pedal that could point to a failing master cylinder. Cold starts should be smooth and free of any diesel-like rattle from the timing chain area, and the steering should remain precise without clonking over speed bumps, which would suggest worn front suspension bushes or anti-roll bar links even if not yet at advisory level. Finally, while the structural and corrosion side of the MOT record is clean, the Fiat 500 is not immune to corrosion on sills, floor pans, and rear wheel arches, particularly on earlier cars that have spent their life in damp UK conditions. A thorough walk-around on a dry day, checking for bubbling under the paint along the lower sill seams and behind the rear wheels, is worthwhile, as is getting underneath on a ramp if possible to inspect the exhaust hangers, subframe mounting points, and rear beam bushes for any signs of surface corrosion. The tyres should be checked for even wear across both axles, as uneven front wear can indicate worn suspension geometry, and the engine bay examined for any oil misting around the cam cover or oil filter housing, which is common on higher-mileage TwinAir and FIRE units. Given the clean paper trail and typical usage rate, this car appears to have been maintained to a roadworthy standard, but a pre-purchase inspection by a Fiat specialist or independent garage remains the prudent next step before committing.