2010 Fiat 500 C 1.2L Petrol · LB10 AXC

A clean and largely unblemished MOT record defines the mechanical profile of this 2010 Fiat 500 C, with the most recent test on 20 August 2025 resulting in a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five recorded tests spanning 2023 to 2025, the vehicle has accumulated only two entries, both failures without any recorded defects, dated 19 August 2025 and 22 August 2023. Failures of this nature typically relate to administrative or procedural matters such as expired documents or minor items corrected between tests, rather than mechanical defects, and the immediate re-test passes on the following day confirm a strong underlying roadworthy condition. There are no advisory entries across the recorded history, indicating that no components have been flagged for monitoring, which is a reassuring signal for a prospective buyer evaluating structural integrity, suspension, braking performance, and exhaust emissions compliance. With 54,467 miles recorded over approximately sixteen years of age, this Fiat 500 C has accumulated around 3,400 miles annually, a notably low usage figure for a vehicle of its vintage. Such light usage typically results in reduced wear on major drivetrain and braking components, but it can also mean prolonged periods of standing, which can affect rubber sealing components, brake caliper slide mechanisms, and fluid degradation over time. The annual mileage pattern appears consistent rather than showing large gaps or sudden spikes, suggesting steady if infrequent use. There is no recorded evidence of extended absence from testing or any unusual mileage progression, which supports a usage history of reliable light-duty motoring rather than long-term storage or inconsistent operation. For a prospective buyer, although the MOT history is exceptionally clean, the low annual mileage warrants particular attention to areas commonly affected by stationary periods. On a test drive, listen for any binding or dragging sensation from the brakes, which may indicate seized caliper slide pins or corroded brake disc surfaces after periods of inactivity. The handbrake should be tested on an incline to confirm it holds firmly without excessive travel, as rear drum or caliper mechanisms can seize when rarely used. Steering should feel precise without knocks, clonks, or excessive play over uneven surfaces, and the convertible roof mechanism should be operated fully to check for smooth latching and any wear in the linkages. Suspension refinement is worth scrutinising given the age of the vehicle, with particular attention to the front MacPherson strut assemblies, anti-roll bar drop links, and lower control arm bushes, all of which can deteriorate with age even on low-mileage vehicles. Listen for any clonking or creaking over speed bumps and rough tarmac, which would indicate worn bushings or top mount deterioration. Inspect the underside visually for any surface corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipe runs, and exhaust hangers, paying particular note to the rear wheel arches and sill seams where early signs of structural corrosion can develop on cars of this era. Finally, confirm that the convertible roof fabric is free from tears, that the rear window is clear, and that the roof folds and stows without hesitation, as replacement fabric assemblies represent a significant cost that would not be reflected in MOT data.