2016 Fiat 500 0.9L Petrol · EY16 EFW

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward neglected consumable items. The most recent test in June 2025 at 28,734 miles passed, yet it identified perishing and cracking on both rear tyres. This follows a pattern from the June 2024 test where all four tyres were flagged for reaching legal limits or uneven wear, suggesting the rubber is suffering from age despite low annual mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,873 miles per year. Between May 2021 and June 2022, the car covered only 2,501 miles, indicating long periods of inactivity. The jump of 2,877 miles between June 2024 and June 2025 shows consistent but still low-level usage patterns. While this low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often correlates with the premature failure of rubber components seen in the MOT records. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the condition of all tyres, as the recurring advisories for cracking in 2024 and 2025 indicate the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life regardless of tread depth. The uneven wear on the front tyres noted in 2024 also suggests potential wheel alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the low usage and history of standing stationary, a physical inspection should also check for brake disc corrosion and seized calipers, which are common faults on vehicles that sit unused for extended periods.