2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · FG15 JZR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 15 January 2026 at 108,851 miles resulted in an initial failure due to excessively worn anti-roll bar ball joints on both fronts and significant tyre wear. While the car passed after these repairs, the recurring nature of suspension component failures suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger MOT failures rather than performing routine inspections. At 108,851 miles over 11 years, the car has averaged approximately 9,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a small city car. The data shows consistent mileage accumulation, with roughly 11,400 miles driven between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 11,585 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This steady use indicates the vehicle has not been left stationary for long periods, which explains the progressive wear seen on rubber-based suspension components. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment, as the record shows a persistent pattern of uneven tyre wear on inner edges across both the 2025 and 2026 tests. This typically indicates poor alignment caused by worn control arm bushes or ball joints, which will prematurely consume new tyres. Additionally, the light misting on the front shock absorbers noted in early 2025 should be monitored for active leaks, although they did not cause a failure then. Persistent degradation of these damping components often leads to total seal failure and handling issues. Structural attention is also required regarding the rear axle. The 2024 advisory flagged corrosion on the spring cups of the beam axle. While the tester did not consider this excessive at the time, rust on structural mounting points tends to accelerate rapidly. A physical inspection of the rear undercarriage is necessary to ensure that the corrosion has not progressed into structural perforation, which would result in a significant future failure.