2019 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · DC19 EET

The 2019 FIAT 500 passed its most recent MOT on 28 July 2025 at 92,913 miles, but the maintenance trend is mixed and leans toward neglect of basic consumables. The tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge, a minor advisory that suggests tyre condition is being left to deteriorate right up to the test threshold. That single advisory stands in contrast to a much more concerning failure recorded on the same date at 44,866 miles, which appears to be a data anomaly or clerical error given the lower mileage. Ignoring that anomaly, the 2024 and 2023 tests both passed with tyre wear and perishing advisories recurring annually, indicating a pattern of deferred tyre replacement rather than proactive upkeep. The 2022 test at 20,104 miles was entirely clean, suggesting the vehicle was better maintained in its earlier years before tyre and suspension issues began accumulating. The recorded mileage of 92,913 over roughly seven years equates to approximately 13,273 miles per year, which is high for a city-focused supermini. This rate of accumulation places above-average stress on suspension bushes, ball joints, brake components, and tyres. The jump from 37,335 miles in July 2024 to 92,913 miles by July 2025 is extraordinary, covering 55,578 miles in a single year, which is physically improbable for a Fiat 500 and almost certainly reflects a data recording error or odometer discrepancy. Buyers must verify the true mileage through service records, V5C documentation, and physical wear on the steering wheel, seat bolsters, and pedal rubbers before relying on the MOT data at face value. The 2025 failure entry at 44,866 miles, despite its questionable validity, flagged an offside front suspension arm ball joint and a nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, both of which are structural components that affect steering precision and handling stability. Whether or not the mileage is accurate, these are items that degrade with high-mileage use and should be inspected in person with the vehicle raised on a jack. The front exhaust flexi was noted as deteriorated in 2024, a component that can fracture under thermal cycling if left unaddressed. Tyre structural failures, specifically tears caused by separation or partial failure of the carcass, appeared in the 2025 failure entry on both rear tyres simultaneously, which is a serious concern indicating either poor storage, impact damage, or aged rubber. A prospective buyer should have the vehicle inspected on a raised lift to check all suspension bushes, ball joints, and the exhaust flexi section for cracks or leaks. Tyre age, sidewall condition, and tread depth across all four corners must be verified, including the spare if fitted. Given the anomalous mileage data, a full service history and HPI check are essential to confirm whether the odometer reading is genuine. The recurring tyre advisories across multiple years point to an owner who replaced tyres only when legally compelled, which raises questions about broader maintenance discipline.