2022 Fiat 500 Dolcevita Mhev 1.0L Petrol · EF22 AEM

The vehicle holds a valid technical position from its last examination, but that status is now stale. On 1 July 2025, the FIAT 500 failed its MOT at 31,477 miles, then passed the same day at the same recorded mileage with no defects or advisories listed on either entry. The fail-then-pass pattern points to an administrative or immediately rectified issue rather than a mechanical fault, so the maintenance trend shown in this record is stable. However, that test is now over thirteen months old, meaning the MOT certificate has expired and the car currently has no valid test in force. The mileage pattern is unremarkable for the vehicle's age. At roughly 7,869 miles per year, the car has covered a typical distance for a four-year-old urban runabout. There are no gaping holes in the recorded history and no sudden jumps in mileage between tests, which suggests consistent use rather than prolonged standing or hard commercial duty. That said, a single test entry gives you only a snapshot; it cannot confirm the condition of components that wear gradually between tests. Because the last test recorded no advisories, there are no recurring faults to track. That does not mean the car is exempt from a thorough pre-purchase check. The front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be inspected for play or corrosion, particularly given the car's age and typical stop-start city use. Brake discs and pads should be checked for scoring or thinning, and the rear brake calipers are worth particular attention on this model, as binding is a known failure mode. Tyre tread depth and sidewall condition also need a close look, along with the condition of the exhaust system and any signs of structural corrosion on the underbody and sills. Arrange a fresh MOT and an independent inspection before committing, since the current certificate has lapsed.