2017 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · KY67 EXZ

The most recent MOT, carried out on 22 September 2025, was passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle presently meets the statutory safety and emissions standards. Over the preceding six years the MOT record shows a pattern of minor advisories – recurring front‑brake‑disc wear, a front‑tyre tread warning and a one‑off major advisory concerning the nearside front anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust cover – but no failures since the 2021 test. The absence of any defects in the last two years suggests that the maintenance trend has stabilised and is now improving, provided that the identified wear items are addressed promptly. At nine years old the car has only 12 486 miles on the clock, an average of roughly 1 400 miles per annum. Such low utilisation typically points to long periods of inactivity rather than high‑stress use, which can be beneficial for engine wear but detrimental to components that age with time. Rubber items such as tyre sidewalls, suspension bushes and engine mounts can deteriorate even when stationary, while the battery may have suffered from repeated charging cycles or deep discharge if the vehicle has sat idle for extended stretches. The modest mileage also means that consumables such as brake pads, discs and fluids are likely to be far from their design life, yet they may have been subject to moisture ingress and corrosion during any prolonged storage. When inspecting the car, pay particular attention to the front brake system. The MOT advisories over three consecutive years flag the front discs as pitted and approaching the minimum thickness; measure the disc depth against the manufacturer’s limit and look for scoring or rust spots. On a test drive, feel for any pulsation or shudder through the pedal under moderate braking, and listen for squeal or grinding that would indicate worn pads or contaminated surfaces. The front tyres were noted as close to the legal tread limit in 2021; verify current tread depth on both sides, inspect the sidewalls for cracking, perishing or uneven wear that could betray mis‑alignment or suspension degradation. Examine the nearside front anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint and its dust cover for excessive play, rust or torn rubber, and check the surrounding bushings for looseness that would manifest as clunking when cornering or over bumps. Given the vehicle’s age and low mileage, conduct a thorough age‑related check. Examine the 12‑volt battery for sulphation, test the cranking voltage and confirm that the terminals are clean and tight. Inspect all fluid levels – engine oil, coolant, brake and power‑steering fluids – and look for any signs of leaks, especially the light oil seepage noted in the 2024 advisory; ensure the oil drain plug and filter are correctly torqued and that the oil does not drop below the recommended level. Look over the suspension components for cracked or hardened rubber bushings, and assess the under‑carriage for rust, especially around the wheel arches and rear subframe. Finally, verify that the service book contains regular oil changes, timing‑belt (or chain) service stamps appropriate to the Fiat 500’s interval, and that any recommended time‑based replacements such as coolant, brake fluid and spark plugs have been performed. Addressing these points will give a prospective buyer a clear picture of the car’s current roadworthiness and the maintenance required to keep it reliable.