2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · EU68 HRA

The 2018 FIAT 500 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 18 August 2025 at 77,508 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable turnaround from the previous August, when a failed test at 44,391 miles flagged an insecure driver's door catch and a worn nearside rear tyre. Both items were rectified ahead of the retest on the same day, and no further advisories or failures have surfaced in the two subsequent annual tests. The absence of any defects in the most recent inspection suggests the current keeper has addressed the earlier faults and maintained the vehicle to a reasonable standard. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between the August 2022 pass at 31,278 miles and the August 2025 pass at 77,508 miles, the car covered 46,230 miles in three years, averaging roughly 15,400 miles per year during that window. That is well above the lifetime average of around 9,688 miles per year, indicating a period of heavier use or regular motorway commuting. The jump from 62,733 miles in August 2024 to 77,508 miles in August 2025 alone accounts for 14,775 miles in twelve months, confirming sustained high demand on the drivetrain, brakes, and suspension. No gaps or anomalies appear in the record, and the annual test rhythm has been consistent since 2022. Despite the clean recent result, the 2023 failure for an insecure driver's door catch warrants attention. A buyer should physically test the door's secondary latch and check for any play or misalignment in the striker mechanism, as a recurring or poorly repaired latch can compromise structural integrity in a side impact. The worn nearside rear tyre noted in the same test, combined with the high annual mileage, points to uneven wear patterns that could indicate suspension geometry issues, particularly worn rear axle bushes or a misaligned trailing arm on that corner. Inspect the inner and outer tyre shoulders for feathering and check the rear suspension components for play. Given the elevated mileage in recent years, a prospective buyer should also examine the front brake discs and pads for lipping and uneven wear, the condition of all coil springs for sag or cracking, and the exhaust system for corrosion at the flexi-joint and rear silencer. The nearside rear child seat restriction noted in the 2024 test prevented a full adult belt inspection, so manually verify the belt retracts cleanly and locks under sharp pull. Overall, the record reflects a car that has been used hard but kept legally compliant, with the most recent test offering reasonable confidence in its current mechanical condition.