2015 Fiat 500 0.9L Petrol · FE02 BEX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 86,028 miles passed, the tester identified multiple defects including a corroded offside rear brake pipe and poor front tyre condition. This represents a decline from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that wear components are now reaching their terminal limit. At 86,028 miles over eleven years, the car averages approximately 7,800 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a small city car. The mileage progression appears consistent, with annual increases of roughly 2,700 to 8,000 miles recorded between 2022 and 2026. However, the low annual mileage does not exempt the vehicle from rubber-based components, as evidenced by the 2026 advisory regarding perished front tyres perishing and cracking despite the relatively low distance driven. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the nearside front shock absorber showed light misting of oil in both 2022 and 2025. This recurring issue indicates a slow seal failure that will require replacement soon to prevent total strut collapse. The corroded offside rear brake pipe noted in the 2026 test requires a physical inspection to ensure the corrosion has not spread along the line or affected the unions. Given the flagged perishing of the tyres, a full check of the remaining rubber and tread depth is necessary to ensure no further age-related degradation is present.