2019 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · DC19 EEW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. While it passed the most recent test on 20 May 2026 at 49,317 miles, the tester flagged thin front brake pads. This follows a pattern of deferred maintenance seen in late 2025, where the car failed due to multiple tyre-related defects before being rectified for a pass just two days later. At seven years old, the Fiat 500 has averaged out approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a small city car. There is a significant jump in usage recorded between September 2023 (10,501 miles) and October 2024 (23,816 miles), where the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles in just thirteen months. The mileage has since accelerated further, with nearly 25,500 miles covered in the last eighteen months. This increase likely explains the accelerated wear observed on consumable components like brake components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and wheel geometry. The recurring reports of tyres worn on the edges and damaged sidewalls across 2024 and 2025 strongly suggest an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes and ball joints. The buyer should check for uneven wear on the remaining tyres and ensure the steering geometry is not compromised. Additionally, the thin front brake pads noted in the 2026 test require an immediate inspection of the discs to ensure no scoring or overheating has occurred due to delayed replacement.