2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CV59 YPY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and recurring mechanical wear. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 131,802 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior due to lighting alignment and bulb issues. The record shows a persistent minor oil leak and exhaust leak across multiple years, alongside a parking brake system that barely meets the legal threshold. This suggests the owner is addressing only the minimum requirements necessary to pass the MOT rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle used for annual commuting, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the car covered 10,249 miles, showing steady usage. However, the gap between September 2022 and September 2023 saw only 304 miles recorded, indicating a significant period of stationary use. Such prolonged inactivity often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evident in the multiple advisories regarding perished bushes and cracked tyres found throughout the history. A buyer must inspect the suspension and braking systems thoroughly, as the record flags a long history of deteriorating parts. The tester noted worn front lower arm bushes, anti-roll bar linkage play, and Macpherson strut wear over the last three years. The corrosion noted on the rear coil springs and central rear axle in 2022 and 2023 warrants a close structural check. Given the parking brake efficiency is currently at the limit, a professional inspection of the adjustment mechanism and brake discs is required to ensure the system is not nearing imminent failure.