2015 Fiat 500 0.9L Petrol · GN65 OKB

The 2015 FIAT 500 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 3 March 2026 at 31,566 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects. This marks a notable improvement over the preceding test in May 2025, where the tester flagged a corroded exhaust system with a slight blow from the front pipe. The fact that no exhaust-related advisory carried forward into the March 2026 test suggests the front pipe or associated section was repaired or replaced within the intervening ten months. Across the full record, there are no repeated failures, no dangerous defect categories, and no structural corrosion warnings raised against the body or chassis at any point. The vehicle's roadworthiness profile is sound. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of genuinely low usage. Between the August 2020 test at 22,622 miles and the August 2021 test at 28,857 miles, the car covered 6,235 miles in twelve months, the busiest annual period on record. From August 2021 through March 2026, a span of nearly five years, the odometer advanced just 2,709 miles, averaging roughly 540 miles per year. This dramatic drop in usage after 2021 raises the possibility of extended periods standing still, which buyers should bear in mind when assessing rubber component condition, tyre age, and brake surface corrosion. The advisory history is sparse but informative. The August 2021 test flagged front brake pads wearing thin, a consumable item that was evidently replaced before the next recorded test, as no braking defects reappeared. The May 2025 exhaust corrosion advisory is the only other defect across the entire record, and its absence in March 2026 confirms it was addressed. No suspension, steering, or structural items have ever been flagged. The record implies attentive, if minimal, upkeep rather than neglect. A buyer inspecting this car in person should verify the condition of the replacement exhaust front pipe and surrounding manifold for fresh corrosion, check the date stamps on all four tyres given the likelihood of aged rubber from prolonged standing, and examine the brake discs and pads for surface rust from infrequent use. The low mileage and clean structural record make this a mechanically uncomplicated prospect, but the post-2021 near-dormancy period warrants a thorough test drive to confirm the drivetrain, gearbox, and clutch operate smoothly after such long idle stretches.