2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · EN62 RWW

The Fiat 500 presents a clean MOT history with no defects recorded across its five most recent tests, culminating in a passed inspection just three weeks ago at 139,809 miles. The only irregularity is the back-to-back test in early August 2025—one failed, one passed—though neither carried defects, suggesting a procedural or administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical issue. This consistency, spanning from January 2022 to August 2025, indicates stable roadworthiness with no recurring advisories or failures tied to wear items like brakes, suspension, or emissions. The absence of defects in tests as recent as August 2025 (just nine months prior) confirms the vehicle has met all DVSA thresholds for structural integrity, lighting, and critical safety systems up to the current date. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical expectations for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,755 miles annually—a figure that suggests moderate but not excessive use. The gap between the January 2024 test (130,871 miles) and the March 2023 test (126,017 miles) covers just over a year with 4,854 miles logged, while the interval from January 2022 (125,501 miles) to March 2023 (126,017 miles) shows minimal movement—only 516 miles—over 12 months. This stagnation implies the car may have spent extended periods in storage or seen very light use during that period. The most recent 9,000 miles (from 130,871 to 139,809) were covered in roughly seven months, indicating a return to more regular driving. Such fluctuations can influence wear on components like tyres, brakes, and suspension, though the MOT records show no corresponding issues. Given the lack of defects or advisories, a prospective buyer should still verify a few key areas in person. The suspension—particularly the bushes, coil springs, and dampers—should be checked for wear or leaks, as these are common high-mileage failure points even when not flagged in MOTs. Brakes, including the condition of discs, pads, and calipers, warrant inspection, especially given the vehicle’s age and mileage, even though no brake-related advisories appear in the history. Structural corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and exhaust mounts, should be scrutinised, as rust can compromise safety without always being caught in routine MOT checks. Finally, while the emissions system has passed all tests, a pre-purchase inspection could confirm there’s no developing issue with the catalytic converter or exhaust leaks, which are often silent until they fail completely.