2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · CU64 PJY

A developing pattern of suspension and steering component wear defines the recent mechanical history of this vehicle, following a period of clean MOT results. While the car passed its most recent test on 26 February 2026, this followed a failure just eight days prior due to excessively worn pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside front suspension arms. The most recent record also carries an advisory for play in the steering rack inner joints, indicating that while the immediate suspension failures were addressed, the steering system is showing signs of degradation. The vehicle has covered 65,459 miles over its twelve-year lifespan, which equates to an average annual mileage of approximately 5,455 miles. This represents a lower-than-average usage profile for a vehicle of this age. While lower mileage generally suggests less cumulative wear on drivetrain components, the recorded history shows that specific wear items, such as the braking system and suspension linkages, have still reached critical thresholds requiring intervention. The gap in testing between November 2020 and February 2022 should be noted, though the mileage accumulation remains relatively low throughout the documented period. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the steering and front-end geometry during a test drive. The advisory regarding play in the steering rack inner joints can manifest as a vague or disconnected feeling through the steering wheel, or a slight wandering sensation where the car does not track straight on even surfaces. Furthermore, because the front suspension arm bushes were recently flagged as excessively worn, listen for knocking, clunking, or creaking noises when navigating speed bumps, uneven road surfaces, or during low-speed sharp turns, as these are typical symptoms of degraded rubber bushings or worn suspension pins. The braking history also warrants scrutiny, specifically the dangerous failure recorded in February 2023 involving critically low brake pad thickness and worn rear discs. Although the vehicle has passed subsequent tests, any sensation of pedal judder or pulsation under braking could indicate issues with disc thickness or surface irregularities. During the inspection, verify that the braking performance is consistent and that there is no pulling to one side when applying pressure, which would suggest uneven wear or binding calipers.