2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · EU63 CKP

The vehicle is not roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 2026‑06‑20 at 118 424 miles failed with a comprehensive list of defects including defective wiper blades, an oil leak, a rear tyre nail puncture, binding service brakes, excessive front suspension arm ball‑joint wear, insufficient brake‑lever reserve travel and a parking‑brake efficiency below 50 %. The pattern of earlier tests shows a clear worsening trend: the 2025‑06‑21 failure recorded only slight play in the same suspension arms and a parking‑brake inefficiency, while the 2025‑06‑26 re‑test merely noted those minor play issues. By 2026 the condition has deteriorated to excessive wear and multiple brake‑system faults, indicating that maintenance has not kept pace with the vehicle’s age. Mileage accumulation aligns with a typical 13‑year‑old car at roughly 9 110 miles per year, yet the recent interval from 2025‑06‑26 (114 490 miles) to the 2026‑06‑20 test (118 424 miles) represents about 4 000 miles in just 11 months, a higher rate than the earlier annual averages. The MOT record is dense with entries from 2016 through 2026, providing a continuous diagnostic timeline rather than sparse data. The steady mileage growth suggests regular use, but the jump in recent mileage may reflect increased wear on consumables. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension arm ball joints for excessive wear or play, verify that the parking brake can achieve the required 50 % efficiency and that the brake‑lever has adequate reserve travel. Brake pads and discs must be checked for thickness and pitting, especially on the offside front where wear was previously noted. Tyre condition is critical: look for embedded nails, cracking, perishing sidewalls and tread wear close to the legal limit. The oil system should be examined for leaks, particularly around the gearbox area, and the wiper blades and washer system need functional testing. Finally, assess the underbody for corrosion despite the presence of underseal, and search for any structural rust or damage that may have developed over the high‑mileage period.