2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · FN13 AEU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 6 July 2026 at 95,004 miles with no defects recorded. However, the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent result is clean, the vehicle has a history of failures related to suspension, tyres, and brake components, suggesting that the owner tends to address faults only when they fail an inspection rather than during scheduled servicing. At 95,004 miles over 13 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,300 miles per year. This low-level usage is consistent with a typical city runner, but the data shows a significant increase in activity between March 2021 and July 2024, where the vehicle covered over 12,000 miles in just three years. This period coincides with a cluster of mechanical failures, including a serious shock absorber leak and worn suspension bushes in mid 2024, which indicates the vehicle was subjected to higher stress during periods of increased mileage. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the engine bay for oil leaks, as a corroded sump leak has been noted consistently back as far as 2020. The recurring issues with thin brake pads and worn brake discs across multiple years suggest that the braking system has been neglected until reaching critical limits. Furthermore, given the previous failures for play in the steering rack inner joints in 2022 and worn suspension arm bushes in 2024, a test drive is essential to check for knocks or poor steering precision that might indicate the front suspension is beginning to degrade again.