2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · HD08 ONL

The 2008 FIAT 500 presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 13 June 2026 at 41,596 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the preceding years, where advisories and minor failures were a recurring theme. The most recent test confirms that all previously flagged items, particularly the suspension and structural corrosion concerns, have been addressed to the tester's satisfaction. The vehicle has covered just 41,596 miles over approximately 18 years, averaging a lowly 2,311 miles per year. Mileage accumulation has been steady rather than erratic, with a 1,587-mile jump between the July 2025 test and the June 2026 test, and a 2,293-mile gap between June 2024 and June 2025. There are no alarming spikes or prolonged gaps suggesting long-term standing, though the sub-3,000-mile annual average does mean consumable items like rubber bushes and tyres may age out through perish rather than wear. Despite the clean 2026 result, the history reveals a persistent pattern of wear on front suspension arm rear bushes, flagged in both July 2025 and June 2024. A prospective buyer should physically inspect these bushes for any renewed play, as well as the condition of the rear axle, which was noted as corroded in July 2025. The June 2024 advisory regarding front brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored also warrants a visual check of disc thickness and surface condition, even though the most recent test cleared them. The recurring oil leak advisory, present in both July 2025 and June 2024 but marked as not excessive, should be investigated beneath the engine for any fresh weeping around the rocker cover gasket or crankshaft oil seal. Given the car's age and the historical mention of rear axle corrosion, a thorough underside inspection is essential to verify the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The rear tyre perishing noted in July 2022 has since cleared, but any replacement rubber should be checked for date codes to confirm it is not aged stock.