2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · GK63 BNE

The 2013 Fiat 500 presents a clean and stable maintenance record through its most recent MOT on 1 September 2025 at 20,334 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The trend across the entire history is consistently stable, with no advisories or failures recorded in any of the five consecutive annual tests dating back to 2021. This is a strong indicator of a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order with no recurring or escalating faults. At roughly 1,564 miles per year, this is a notably low-mileage example. The annual increments between tests are steady, ranging from approximately 1,100 to 1,350 miles each year, with no sudden jumps or suspiciously large gaps. The vehicle appears to have been used sparingly but regularly, rather than sitting idle for extended periods. The clean MOT record supports this, as prolonged inactivity often leads to issues like brake seizure, perished rubber components, or flat-spotted tyres, none of which have surfaced here. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage city cars like the Fiat 500 are prone to corrosion on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, particularly around the rear beam axle and front lower arms. Check the condition of the rear brake calipers, as Fiat 500s of this era are known for binding handbrake mechanisms and sticking slides. Inspect all rubber bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for deterioration, as age-related degradation can occur independently of mileage. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion, especially around the flexi-joint and mounting rubbers, and verify that the engine management light illuminates on ignition and extinguishes after starting. The tyres deserve close attention. Even with low mileage, a 13-year-old set of tyres will almost certainly require replacement due to perishing and sidewall cracking, regardless of remaining tread depth. Check the date codes on each tyre and confirm even wear across all four, as uneven wear on a low-mileage car can point to suspension geometry issues or long periods of static storage. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the most reliable way to confirm the structural and mechanical integrity of this vehicle.