2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · HJ59 ONR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 106,027 miles resulted in a pass, it followed an immediate failure for a non-functional offside stop lamp. The record shows persistent issues with the exhaust system and suspension, specifically the offside rear coil spring and exhaust leaks which have appeared across multiple testing cycles, suggesting that these components are only addressed when they reach a point of failure. At 106,027 miles, the car has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical 16-year-old city car usage. However, a significant gap in data exists between April 2023 at 88,662 miles and August 2024 at 101,268 miles, where the vehicle covered over 12,000 miles in sixteen months. This sudden burst of activity preceded a series of mechanical failures in the subsequent test, including a front wheel bearing and an anti-roll bar linkage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and exhaust assembly. The history repeatedly flags corrosion on the offside rear coil spring and the exhaust box, which indicates advancing structural degradation of these sub-related components. The previous failure of the offside front wheel bearing and the anti-roll bar linkage suggests that the front suspension geometry may be nearing the end of its service life and should be checked for further play or perished bushings. Additionally, the misting on the front shock absorbers noted in 2023 should be re-evaluated to ensure they have not developed a significant leak.