2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · CY15 LUD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in July 2025 at 75,086 miles resulted in a failure due to critical brake pad wear and a misaligned headlamp. While the car passed immediately after these rectifications, the presence of front brake pads below the 1.5mm threshold suggests that the previous owner neglected consumable maintenance until it reached a failure point. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. There is a gap of 8,637 miles between the May 2023 test and the July 2024 test, followed by another 5,647 miles covered before the July 2025 inspection. This steady, low-annual usage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy stress, which typically preserves the drivetrain and suspension components, but can also lead to degradation of rubber parts if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between tests. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and wheel mounting hardware. The 2023 failure for a missing road wheel fixing on the nearside front is a significant red flag regarding the quality of previous assembly work and necessitates checking all bolts are properly torqued. Additionally, the recurring mentions of front-end damage in both 2023 and 2025 warrant a physical check of the structural integrity of the bumper bar and mounting brackets to ensure no hidden corrosion or misalignment remains present. Given the recent brake failure, the front brake discs should also be inspected for excessive scoring or thinning caused by running the pads down to the metal.