2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · EU68 GZP

The 2018 FIAT 500 presents a stable and improving maintenance profile, culminating in a clean pass at 25,120 miles on 18 August 2025. That clean sheet followed a failure on the same day for minor electrical and washer faults, which were promptly rectified within the same session. The current certificate is valid until 17 August 2026, giving a prospective buyer approximately fourteen months of remaining cover. The MOT record indicates a vehicle that has recently been brought back to a fully compliant standard after a brief lapse. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of very light use. Between the February 2023 test at 18,635 miles and the September 2024 pass at 22,902 miles, the car covered roughly 4,267 miles in seventeen months, returning to approximately 3,100 miles per year. The gap between September 2024 and August 2025 saw just 2,218 miles added over eleven months, reinforcing the low annual pattern. The record is clean and well-documented with no missing entries, suggesting the car has been used sparingly rather than stored for extended periods. Low mileage of this nature limits wear on suspension bushes, drivetrain components, and brake surfaces, though it does not eliminate the need to check for moisture ingress, perished rubber, or surface corrosion from condensation in the engine and exhaust. The advisory history is modest but worth noting. The February 2024 test flagged both front tyres worn on inner edges and front brake discs showing lipping, scoring, or pitting. Inner-edge tyre wear on a FIAT 500 typically points to a tracking or front suspension geometry issue, most commonly worn lower arm bushes or a misaligned toe setting. The disc wear advisory suggests the front braking system has experienced uneven pad contact, possibly from sticking calipers or infrequent use. A prospective buyer should inspect the inner sidewalls of both front tyres for fresh uneven wear and have the front brake discs and pads measured for thickness and runout. The rear fog lamp and washer defects from the August 2025 failure were minor and resolved, but a functional check of all lamps and the washer jet alignment remains sensible. Beyond the MOT record, the low-mileage pattern warrants a physical underbody inspection. Eight years of short trips and light use can lead to surface corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and exhaust hangers, even when mileage is modest. The suspension should be bounce-tested and checked for perished bushes, and the exhaust system examined for early signs of corrosion at flexi-joints and box sections. The engine should be cold-started to assess idle smoothness and smoke, as infrequent use can cause bore wash and valve stem seal drying. Overall, the MOT data supports a well-maintained, lightly used city car with no structural or mechanical red flags, but the front-end wear pattern and age-related rubber deterioration deserve a thorough hands-on inspection before purchase.