2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · ES09 EPS

A pattern of recurring underbody and suspension deterioration defines the recorded roadworthiness history of this 2014 FIAT 500, with corrosion-related advisories on the rear axle, exhaust, and coil springs appearing across multiple consecutive tests alongside progressively flagged suspension bushes. The most recent recorded test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, but it sits alongside a same-day failure where an offside front tyre was deemed dangerous due to exposed ply or cords, and three advisories were carried forward from earlier tests. Across seven recorded events spanning 2022 to 2026, the vehicle has failed three times, with two of those failures attributed to dangerous tyre condition and one involving a major exhaust gas leak alongside an out-of-aim headlamp. The accumulation of advisories relating to worn rear suspension bushes, thinning front brake pads, corroded rear coil springs, and a corroded rear axle suggests an underbody and chassis that is gradually deteriorating rather than being in stable mechanical condition. Mileage of 83,127 across roughly twelve years equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 6,927 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and not in itself indicative of either neglect or excessive use. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the tests are recorded at consistent annual intervals. This level of usage is sufficient to generate wear on consumables such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension bushes, which is consistent with the component-specific advisories observed. Higher mileage components such as the clutch, gearbox, and engine internals are not assessable from MOT data alone, but the visible wear items recorded are entirely proportionate to the mileage on file. A prospective buyer should treat the suspension and underbody corrosion items as priority inspection points. The advisories on both rear suspension arm bushes, both rear shock absorber bushes, and corroded rear coil springs indicate a rear end that warrants physical examination on a ramp for play in the bushes, knocking over uneven road surfaces, and visible surface corrosion on the spring coils. The corroded rear axle reference from the 2025 test should be specifically inspected to confirm it is surface corrosion only and not structural deterioration, particularly around mounting points and mounting brackets. On a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling noises from the rear over speed humps and undulating surfaces, and pay attention to any vagueness or wandering from the rear axle over uneven tarmac. The braking and tyre items flagged repeatedly across the record should also be closely scrutinised. Front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in 2026, so the discs and pads should be physically inspected for remaining friction material, lipping on the disc edges, and any binding caliper symptoms such as pulling to one side under braking or a hot wheel after driving. The dangerous tyre failures in 2024 and 2026 involving cuts, exposed ply, and structural separation indicate that tyre condition on this car needs hands-on inspection rather than visual estimation; check the sidewalls for cracking, bulges, and tread depth across the full circumference, particularly on the inner edges where inner-edge wear was flagged in 2023. Finally, the exhaust advisories from 2023 through 2026 showing progressive corrosion and a minor blow on the back box join warrant a physical check underneath for hangers, mounting rubbers, and any active exhaust gas leaks audible as ticking or hissing from beneath the car on a cold start.