2020 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · GL70 FWO

The 2020 FIAT 500 presents a clean and stable maintenance trend across its entire MOT history. The most recent test on 2 April 2026 at 18,056 miles passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This is consistent with the preceding four tests, all of which also passed with no defects. The vehicle has remained mechanically sound and roadworthy throughout its life, with no recurring faults or escalating wear patterns evident in the DVSA record. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle. Between the first recorded test on 5 April 2023 at 9,410 miles and the latest test on 2 April 2026 at 18,056 miles, the car covered just 8,646 miles over three years. That equates to roughly 2,882 miles per annum, well below the UK average. The annual increments between tests are steady: 2,504 miles between April 2023 and April 2024, 2,984 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and 3,162 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The pattern reflects light, regular urban use. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage city cars like this FIAT 500 can suffer from specific issues that MOT tests do not always capture. Brake discs and pads may show surface corrosion from frequent short trips where components never reach full operating temperature. Tyres, even with adequate tread, should be checked for sidewall perishing and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of mileage. Suspension bushes and shock absorbers should be inspected for deterioration, particularly if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, which can cause bush compound cracking. The exhaust system and underbody should be examined for corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles driven only short distances never fully dry out internally, accelerating rust formation in box sections and along welds. A short test drive at varied speeds will reveal any binding brakes, gearbox stiffness, or clutch issues that static checks cannot detect.