2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · FA13 LLC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a recent successful MOT on 18 March 2026 at 27,336 miles. While the most recent test was a pass with no defects, the vehicle failed just five days prior on 13 March 2026 at 27,330 miles due to thin brake pads on both the offside front and nearside front. This indicates that the braking components were nearing the end of their service life and required immediate replacement to meet legal standards. The mileage history shows exceptionally low usage for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,485 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of inactivity, such as the gap between the July 2021 test at 13,684 miles and the July 2022 test at 18,224 miles, followed by a relatively consistent but slow accumulation of miles thereafter. This low-mileage pattern suggests the car has been used primarily for short trips or has spent long periods stationary, which can often lead to age-related degradation of rubber components despite low mechanical wear. A prospective buyer should focus on inspecting rubber perishables and suspension components. The July 2022 test flagged a nearside rear tyre for cracking and perishing, and the December 2020 test noted a worn bush top on the nearside rear shock absorber. Given the low annual mileage, these age-related issues are more likely than wear-related failures. I recommend a thorough physical inspection of all tyre sidewalls for dry rot and a check of the suspension bushes and shock absorber mounts to ensure they have not deteriorated due to prolonged sitting. The braking system appears to be the most active maintenance area, with thin pads noted in December 2020 and again in March 2026. While the March 2026 pass suggests the pads were replaced, a buyer should verify the remaining thickness of the rear pads and check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, which frequently occurs on vehicles with such low annual usage.