2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · GF63 FYB

The 2014 FIAT 500 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 24 July 2025 at 97,073 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the advisory-heavy tests of previous years. The most recent result suggests the previous owner addressed outstanding wear items proactively rather than ignoring them. The vehicle has covered roughly 8,089 miles per year, which is typical for a city-focused supermini of this age. The mileage progression is steady and logical: 65,101 miles in October 2021, 72,420 miles by October 2022, 78,910 miles in July 2023, 84,862 miles in July 2024, and finally 97,073 miles in July 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in accumulation that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The annual testing pattern is consistent, with tests typically booked around mid-year, though the 2022 test slipped into early October. Despite the clean 2025 result, the 2022 test at 72,420 miles flagged multiple suspension advisories that warrant physical inspection. The tester identified worn upper Macpherson strut pin or bushes on the offside front and worn lower arm rear bushes on both front suspension corners. These are common wear points on the Fiat 500 platform, but degraded bushes cause vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and compromised handling. A buyer should jack the front end and check for play in the suspension arms and strut tops to confirm whether these components have been replaced since 2022 or remain original. The 2024 test at 84,862 miles flagged worn front brake discs and thin front brake pads, both of which are consumable items that naturally degrade over time. Given the clean 2025 result, these were likely replaced in the intervening period. Still, a visual check of disc thickness and pad depth is advisable to verify the quality of that repair. The repeated tyre advisories across 2022 and 2024 for cracking and perishing suggest the car may have spent extended periods stationary or exposed to the elements. Inspect all four tyres for sidewall condition, date codes, and tread depth, paying particular attention to the nearside rear tyre which appeared on both advisory lists.