2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · GF62 VLT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, passing its most recent MOT in September 2025 with 100,347 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement following a period of significant neglect in late 2023. While the current status is clean, the history reveals a volatile 2023 inspection where the car was flagged for multiple critical safety-related issues, including tyre failure, distorted wheels, and suspension wear, which have since been addressed. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,168 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between December 2022 (82,360 miles) and December 2023 (87,838 miles), where the car covered only 5,478 miles in a year. However, usage increased significantly to over 12,500 miles covered between December 2023 and September 2025, which likely accounts for the mechanical repairs observed during that peak period. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the 2023 records flagged worn suspension arm bushes and corroded Macpherson struts. Although these did not cause a failure, corrosion on structural components is progressive and requires monitoring. The buyer should also verify the persistent oil leak from the sump or crank seal noted in both 2022 and 2023 to ensure it has not worsened into a more significant engine defect. The history of distorted road wheels and multiple tyres worn to the legal limit suggests previous owners deferred basic maintenance until the MOT test date. The buyer should check for any vibrations at speed that might indicate the previous wheel distortions were not fully rectified and monitor the engine spluttering reported in 2023 to ensure the ignition or fuel issue remains resolved.