2021 Fiat 500E Passion Electric · EU71 WXT

The most recent MOT, carried out on 4 November 2025, was passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met the statutory safety and emissions standards at that time. The earlier test in October 2024 also passed, the only note being an advisory concerning front‑tyre tread depth. With no failures recorded across two consecutive years, the maintenance trend can be described as stable; there is no evidence of deteriorating components, although the tyre advisory suggests that at least one service item is approaching the end of its useful life. At five years old the Fiat 500E has logged 22 625 miles, averaging roughly 4 500 miles per annum. This is considerably below the typical UK usage pattern for a small city car, which often exceeds 7 000 miles per year. The low annual mileage may reflect predominantly short urban trips, occasional periods of storage, or a combination of both. While reduced wear generally benefits suspension bushings, brake discs and drivetrain bearings, prolonged standing can encourage corrosion of brake components, tyre sidewall perishing and gradual battery electrolyte depletion, especially in an electric vehicle where the high‑voltage pack is less sensitive to mileage but still benefits from regular thermal cycling. The advisory from the 2024 MOT highlighted that the inner sections of both front tyres were close to the legal tread limit and showing edge wear. A prospective buyer should therefore inspect the tyre tread depth across the entire width of each front tyre, looking for uneven wear patterns that could indicate mis‑alignment, worn suspension bushes or incorrect tyre pressures. During a test drive, listen for a faint humming or thumping from the front wheels, feel for any pull to one side, and check that the steering returns to centre promptly after a corner. If the tread is indeed near the minimum, replacement of the front tyres is advisable promptly, and a wheel‑alignment check should be performed to prevent accelerated wear on the new set. Beyond the tyres, the vehicle’s age and low mileage call for a series of time‑based inspections. Examine the tyre sidewalls for cracking, dry rot or hardening, which can develop even on low‑kilometre tyres after five years. Verify the condition of the 12‑volt auxiliary battery and, if possible, obtain a load‑test result, as batteries left idle for long periods can lose capacity. Inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion or uneven pad wear, especially if the car has been stored for extended intervals; any pulsation or shudder when applying the brakes would warrant a disc resurfacing or replacement. Finally, confirm that the service book shows scheduled coolant, brake fluid and high‑voltage battery coolant changes, as many fluids degrade on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, and ensure that any recommended software updates for the electric drivetrain have been applied. These checks will give a clear picture of the car’s mechanical health and help the buyer anticipate any near‑term maintenance.