2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · HJ09 SNF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent MOT test in March 2026 at 103,623 miles passed, it highlighted immediate issues with worn front tyres and a persistent minor exhaust leak. This exhaust leak is a recurring fault, appearing in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicating that the exhaust system is in a state of ongoing degradation and has not been fully rectified despite multiple test cycles. At 17 years old, the recorded 103,623 miles represent an average of approximately 6,100 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity urban use. The data shows a steady increase in mileage with roughly 9,700 miles driven between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 9,000 miles between January 2025 and March 2026. The low annual mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related deterioration of rubber and metal components, as evidenced by the failures in suspension and exhaust hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the exhaust system, as the history shows a corroded box, broken cat bracket, and a failing flexi-pipe. The suspension also requires attention; the 2024 failure identified play in the anti-roll bar linkage and oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber suggest these components are nearing replacement. Furthermore, the braking system shows a history of binding rear service brakes and thin front pads, which necessitates a check of the current state of the discs and calipers to ensure no excessive wear or scoring has occurred since the 2023 advisory.