2011 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CV11 YNB

The 2011 Fiat 500 presents a stable mechanical trend, though its most recent MOT certificate from 13 May 2025 at 70,638 miles is now over a year old, meaning the vehicle is currently due its annual test. The May 2025 test resulted in a clean pass with zero defects. A failed test on 12 May 2025 at 70,637 miles preceded this pass, but the immediate pass the following day with no recorded defects indicates any rectified issue was minor. The absence of recurring advisories or failures across the recorded history suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a baseline roadworthy standard without escalating mechanical faults. At roughly fifteen years old with 70,638 miles on the clock, the Fiat averages approximately 4,709 miles annually, which is notably low for its age. The mileage progression reveals consistent, gradual accumulation: 61,678 miles in April 2023, 66,366 miles in May 2024, and 70,637 miles in May 2025. This equates to roughly 4,700 miles per year, reflecting light, regular use rather than long periods of standing or high-mileage commuting. The tight chronological spacing of the MOT tests confirms annual compliance without significant gaps. The MOT record is entirely devoid of structural corrosion warnings, suspension wear, or braking system defects, which is highly encouraging for a Fiat 500 of this vintage. However, the low annual mileage warrants a physical inspection of consumables that degrade with time rather than use. A buyer should closely examine the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking, verify the operation of the handbrake mechanism which can seize on lightly used vehicles, and check the exhaust system for moisture-induced corrosion. The same-day failure and pass in 2025, while showing no recorded defects, implies a minor rectification; verifying the exact nature of that day's fault with the supplying dealer remains prudent.