2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · EA18 FFK

The 2018 FIAT 500 holds a current, valid MOT certificate following a pass on 14 April 2026 at 30,191 miles. That same day also produced a failed test at the identical mileage, where the tester flagged an inoperative headlamp levelling device alongside the same tyre and brake advisories that appeared on the pass certificate. The headlamp fault was evidently rectified between the two tests on the same date. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of minor consumable wear rather than any deepening mechanical or structural failure. At roughly 3,774 miles per year, this is a notably low-mileage vehicle for its age. The record shows a clean pass with zero defects on 11 April 2023 at 23,082 miles, followed by consistent annual testing each April thereafter. Mileage accumulated at approximately 1,962 miles between 2023 and 2024, then 1,962 miles again between 2024 and 2025, and 2,484 miles between 2025 and 2026. The accumulation rate has increased slightly in the most recent year, but the overall usage profile remains light. No significant gaps appear in the annual test record, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in regular use rather than standing idle for extended periods. The recurring advisories centre on the nearside front tyre wearing on its edge and the offside front brake pads wearing thin. Edge wear on the nearside front tyre across consecutive years points to a possible tracking or suspension geometry issue rather than simple neglect. A buyer should have the front suspension inspected for worn tracking arm bushes, drop links, and coil spring seating, and verify the front wheel alignment against manufacturer specifications. The offside front brake pads wearing thin while the nearside front tyre shows uneven wear could also indicate a partially binding offside front caliper, which would produce asymmetric braking effort. The tyre cracking and perishing noted on the nearside rear and offside front across multiple tests is consistent with a vehicle that has spent time stationary or in low-speed urban use. All four tyres should be closely examined for sidewall deterioration, date codes, and remaining tread depth, as perished rubber poses a genuine risk regardless of tread level. The headlamp levelling device fault from the April 2026 failure was resolved, but a buyer should confirm both headlamp aim and the self-levelling function operate correctly on the test drive. No structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or steering defects appear in the record, which is encouraging for a city car of this age.