2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · FD18 AAN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline following several years of clean records. While the car passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 54,686 miles, it suffered a failure just four miles prior due to significant suspension and tyre-related defects. This failure highlighted immediate issues with front suspension arm bushes and perishing rear tyres, indicating that components reached the end of their functional life simultaneously rather than being addressed preemptively. The' pattern remains consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between April 2023 (35,486 miles) and April 2025 (48,816 miles), the car covered roughly 13,000 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage profile. The jump to 54,686 miles by the 2026 test follows this trajectory, suggesting no unusual mechanical stress driven by high-mile accumulation prior to the recent component failures. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly, as the 2026 failure noted a nearside front suspension arm迫 likely to become detached and a worn offside equivalent. These bushes are critical for steering geometry and lateral stability; the buyer should verify that the affected arms have been replaced with quality parts. Additionally, the report of cracking and perishing on both rear tyres suggests the rubber is aging out irrespective of remaining tread depth, necessitating a thorough check of the sidewalls and age to ensure no further structural degradation is present.