2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CU66 NSE

The 2016 Fiat 500 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 11 November 2025 at 70,263 miles, roughly eight months before this July 2026 review, returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior annual examinations likewise produced clean results, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the vehicle's recorded history. The isolated failure logged on 27 November 2023 at 54,950 miles carries no listed defects and was immediately followed by a pass at 54,952 miles the same day, pointing to a retest or administrative anomaly rather than a genuine fault. Mileage accumulation aligns broadly with typical use for a decade-old hatchback. The odometer read 41,817 miles at the 24 November 2022 test, then rose to 54,950 miles by 27 November 2023, equating to about 13,100 miles in that twelve-month span and above the long-term average of 7,026 miles per year. Subsequent intervals cooled to 7,336 miles to December 2024 and 7,975 miles to November 2025, settling near expected norms. The record remains sparse but unbroken, with each winter test completed on schedule and no advisories filed. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of core wear components despite the clean paper trail. At ten years and 70,000 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints warrant tactile checks for degradation. Brake discs and calipers may exhibit superficial corrosion or binding if the car stood idle for extended periods, though no tester has flagged such conditions. The buyer should examine structural integrity around sills and subframes for rust, particularly given the Fiat's age and light annual mileage that can mask moisture retention. Verify exhaust emissions and tyre tread depth as consumable items on the day. The absence of historical defects suggests conscientious annual compliance, yet only a workshop appraisal confirms true roadworthiness.