2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · EY16 EFU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in January 2026 at 73,444 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for an offside front tyre with tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit. While the immediate defect was rectified, the previous history suggests the owner only addresses critical safety items once they trigger an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage, with roughly 5,800 miles covered between April 2023 and February 2024, and another 4,400 miles between February 2025 and January 2026. This regular usage suggests the car does not sit idle for long periods, which is generally beneficial for seals and rubber components, though the low annual intervals does not mask mechanical wear. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension geometry based on the advisories recorded in February 2025. The tester flagged worn front lower rear arm bushes and a slightly distorted offside front inner road wheel at 71,447 miles. The presence of uneven tyre wear on the inner edge during that same test indicates a persistent alignment issue or a bent suspension component. A physical inspection is required to ensure the distorted wheel was actually replaced and that the bushes have not deteriorated further, which could cause unpredictable handling or rapid premature tyre degradation.