2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · KP64 JNU

The 2014 Fiat 500 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 3 April 2026 at 40,931 miles passed, but the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This is a recurring theme. The February 2026 test at 40,897 miles also flagged both front tyres in the same condition, along with a severely deteriorated nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover. That ball joint advisory did not appear in the April 2026 test, suggesting it may have been addressed, yet the tyre wear issue persists across consecutive tests. The trend is therefore stable in terms of passing, but the repeated tyre wear pattern and the earlier suspension faults point to a vehicle that has not always been kept in top mechanical order. The mileage profile is notably low. At roughly 3,411 miles per year over twelve years, this is well below the UK average. The record shows a gap of nearly two years between the January 2023 test at 34,417 miles and the February 2024 test at 36,567 miles, a period covering just 2,150 miles. The annual increments between 2024 and 2026 sit closer to 2,000 miles per year. Such low usage can mean long periods of standing, which often leads to perished tyres and dried-out rubber components, exactly the kind of deterioration flagged in 2023 and 2026. Low mileage alone does not guarantee a trouble-free vehicle. Buyers should inspect the front suspension carefully. The 2024 test flagged slight play in both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints, and the 2026 test found a severely deteriorated dust cover on the nearside unit. Even though the April 2026 test passed without a ball joint advisory, any play or degraded sealing in these components can accelerate wear and compromise handling. The front tyres also demand close attention. Edge wear on both fronts across two consecutive tests suggests possible misalignment, worn tracking, or a suspension geometry issue that has not been fully resolved. Check the inner and outer tread depths and look for uneven wear patterns. The 2025 test noted a light misting of oil on the nearside front shock absorber. A misting is not a failure, but it indicates the seal is beginning to weep. If the damper has not been replaced, a buyer should budget for it. The 2023 test flagged cracking or perishing on both nearside tyres, consistent with a vehicle that sits for long periods. Check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare. Any tyre older than six years, regardless of tread depth, should be replaced. Overall, the car is roadworthy today, but the record reveals a pattern of deferred minor faults that a diligent buyer should verify have been properly corrected.