2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · KN59 BWP

The 2009 FIAT 500 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 March 2025 at 80,336 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a marked improvement over the preceding years, where the vehicle accumulated advisories and failures. The most recent test confirms that all previously flagged items, including suspension, lighting, and tyre wear, have been rectified, indicating attentive ownership in the last two years. The mileage profile is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,726 miles per year. The record shows a steady but modest accumulation pattern: 66,046 miles in March 2022, 71,535 miles in March 2023, 77,032 miles in March 2024, and 80,336 miles in March 2025. This equates to roughly 5,500 miles per year over the most recent three-year window, slightly above the long-term average but still well below typical annual usage. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, suggesting consistent rather than sporadic use. Despite the clean recent result, the 2023 failure and advisory history warrants closer physical inspection. The tester flagged an oil misting condition on the offside front shock absorber in March 2023, a defect that can degrade damping performance and accelerate bush wear if left unaddressed. A nail puncture in the offside rear tyre was also recorded in the same test, which may indicate the tyre was repaired rather than replaced, so the integrity of that repair should be verified. The 2024 advisory regarding inner edge wear on the front tyres, coupled with a recommendation to check tracking, suggests possible misalignment or worn suspension bushes that may have since been corrected but should be confirmed on a four-wheel alignment rig. A prospective buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry, given the recurring shock absorber and tyre wear flags. Check for uneven tyre wear patterns, play in track rod ends and wishbone bushes, and any signs of oil seepage from the front dampers. Inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, as older FIAT 500 models can be susceptible to surface and structural rust in these areas. The clean 2025 pass is encouraging, but a short test drive over broken surfaces will quickly reveal whether the front end remains tight and free of knocks or excessive bounce.