2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · KU66 WZC

This 2016 FIAT 500 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 9 April 2026 at 14,258 miles with zero defects recorded. The 2025 test on 8 April at 13,235 miles showed two minor advisories, a deteriorated rear registration plate and a faulty indicator switch, both of which appear to have been addressed ahead of the most recent inspection. Earlier passes in 2024 and 2022 were entirely defect-free, and the only historical advisory of note was a 2023 flag for slight cracking across all four tyres at 9,689 miles, a consumable issue consistent with age rather than mileage. The trajectory from minor advisories to a spotless result suggests attentive ownership in recent years. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle approaching eleven years of age, averaging roughly 1,426 miles per year. Annual increments have been steady and modest, from 7,610 miles in April 2022 to 9,689 in April 2023, then 11,982 in April 2024, 13,235 in April 2025, and finally 14,258 in April 2026. Each year shows an accumulation of between roughly 1,000 and 2,300 miles, indicating consistent but light use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage runs. The record is clean with no gaps in annual testing, giving confidence that the odometer reading is credible. Despite the low mileage, the 2023 advisory for cracking on all four tyres is a flag worth taking seriously. Tyre rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth, and a ten-year-old set may look serviceable yet carry compromised sidewalls. A buyer should inspect the date stamps on the current tyres and budget for replacement if the original or a similarly aged set remains fitted. The 2025 indicator switch fault, while minor, warrants a function check of the stalk and associated wiring to confirm the repair has held. Beyond the recorded advisories, the low annual mileage and urban-friendly nature of the FIAT 500 mean suspension bushes, brake calipers, and exhaust components may suffer more from corrosion and seizure than from wear. A physical inspection should focus on the underside for surface corrosion along the sills and subframes, check that the handbrake and footbrake operate without binding, and verify that the exhaust system is free from leaks. The clean 2026 result is encouraging, but a short test drive over varied surfaces remains essential to confirm there are no hidden knocks, rattles, or emissions drift that a stationary test would not reveal.