2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · GJ13 NWW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding wear components. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 35,842 miles resulted in a pass, it followed an immediate failure due to worn front suspension bushes, thin brake pads, and an exhaust leak. The transition from a failure to a pass indicates that repairs were addressed post-test, suggesting the owner only addresses faults once they reach an MOT failure threshold rather than following a preventative schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,757 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 5,936 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, and only 1,464 miles covered in the year leading to the 2025 test. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is consistent with the recurring failures of suspension arm bushes and strut mounts noted in the record despite the low mechanical mileage on the drivetrain. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the lower control arm bushes and upper MacPherson struts have been flagged across multiple years. The tester noted corrosion on the rear lower coil spring mountings in 2025; while not yet seriously weakened, this area of the structural integrity requires close monitoring to prevent future failure. Additionally, the exhaust system shows a persistent history of minor leaks at the silencer and rear joints since 2023, suggesting the metalwork may be thinning from age.