2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · KX68 UHY

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, showing a recent trend of resolving significant mechanical faults. While the December 2025 test at 78,393 miles initially resulted in a failure due to a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber and excessive wear in the Macpherson strut top bush and central strut pin, the vehicle passed its subsequent retest just one day later. This rapid turnaround suggests the owner addressed the suspension issues immediately. The absence of defects in the most recent pass indicates the primary suspension faults were rectified, though the history shows a recurring pattern of suspension component wear. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 78,393 miles, averaging approximately 9,800 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, with 5,515 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025, and roughly 10,800 miles between November 2023 and December 2024. This steady use suggests the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate certain types of corrosion, though it does mean components like suspension bushes and brake discs are subjected to regular wear. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking systems. The MOT history reveals a persistent vulnerability in the suspension, with various bushes and bearings flagged in 2023 and 2025. Although the 2025 failure was resolved, the frequent appearance of worn suspension arm pins and bushes suggests these components may require monitoring. The December 2024 test also highlighted corrosion on the front brake disc faces and high handbrake lever travel, indicating that while the vehicle is currently roadworthy, the braking hardware and rear parking mechanism should be checked for smooth operation and surface integrity. Finally, the 2024 advisory regarding a minor exhaust gas leak from the rear backbox warrants a visual check for exhaust system corrosion or mounting issues. While the 2023 record noted a noisy offside front wheel bearing, there is no evidence of this fault persisting in later tests. The vehicle seems to be maintained on a reactive basis, where faults are corrected following MOT failures, but the recurring nature of the suspension advisories implies that the car is entering a stage of its life where more frequent consumable replacements will be necessary.