2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · EA18 FFT

The 2018 FIAT 500 presents a stable and largely improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 27 April 2026 at 59,924 miles. The only recorded defect in the most recent test was a chip on the offside windscreen that did not affect the driver's view. This is a minor cosmetic issue and not a roadworthiness concern. The vehicle has passed every MOT on record, and the trajectory from multiple advisories in 2023 to zero defects in 2024 and a single minor windscreen note in 2026 suggests the previous owner addressed outstanding items and has maintained the car consistently in recent years. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for an eight-year-old city car, averaging roughly 7,490 miles per year. The record shows a clear progression: 20,026 miles in May 2022, 30,569 miles in May 2023, 41,306 miles in May 2024, 50,896 miles in May 2025, and 59,924 miles in April 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, which supports the likelihood of genuine, continuous use rather than long periods of standing or clocking. The consistent annual intervals between tests also point to regular servicing habits. The 2023 test at 30,569 miles is the most technically informative entry in the record. The tester flagged both front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, though not seriously weakened at that time. All four tyres were noted as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing. These are consumable items that would naturally require replacement over time, and their absence from subsequent tests indicates they were likely replaced. Still, a buyer should inspect the current condition of the front brake discs and pads in person, checking for scoring depth, lipping, and uneven wear. The tyres should be examined for date codes, sidewall condition, and tread depth to confirm they are a matching set of recent replacement. The recurring windscreen chip on the offside, noted in both May 2025 at 50,896 miles and April 2026 at 59,924 miles, suggests the same damage has persisted for nearly a year. This is not a failure point, but a buyer should verify whether the chip has spread or developed any cracks, as windscreen integrity contributes to structural rigidity in a vehicle of this size. Beyond these flagged items, the MOT record is clean and unremarkable, which is a positive indicator for a car of this age and mileage. A physical inspection should still cover suspension bushes, exhaust condition, and any signs of corrosion on the underside, particularly around the sills and subframes, as these are common deterioration points on small hatchbacks used in urban environments.