2014 Fiat 500 C 1.2L Petrol · GF63 FYD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test in November 2025 at 47,216 miles resulted in a failure due to a sheared handbrake cable mounting and a misaligned lamp. While the car passed immediately upon re-test, the failure of the nearside brake cable indicates significant corrosion or mechanical stress that went unaddressed until the component reached a point of failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2014-model, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per annum. Between November 2023 and November 2025, the car covered only 7,198 miles over a two-year period. This extremely low usage suggests the car is either used for very short urban trips or sits stationary for long durations. While low low mileage generally preserves the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion on braking systems due to lack of regular use and airflow. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the record shows the November 2023 failure at 40,017 miles revealed excessively worn bushes on both lower suspension arms. Although these were likely replaced, the age of the vehicle means other rubberized elements may be cracking or perished regardless of the low mileage. The sheared handbrake cable in 2025 serves as a red flag to check the entire parking brake mechanism for rust and to ensure the rear calipers are not seizing from long periods of inactivity.