2010 Fiat 500 C 1.2L Petrol · LB59 MKD

The 2010 Fiat 500 C presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent test on 3 December 2025 at 90,936 miles passing but carrying a notable advisory for front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the inner edges. That tyre wear pattern points to possible misalignment or neglected tyre rotation rather than simple age-related deterioration. A stable trend is not clearly established here. The vehicle failed on 27 November 2024 at 85,792 miles for worn front brake pads and a worn front brake disc, along with a rear shock absorber bush and incorrect rear indicator colours. Those items were rectified before the December 2024 pass, yet the December 2025 advisory on the front tyres suggests consumable upkeep remains inconsistent rather than systematically improving. The mileage progression tells a story of very light use that accelerated sharply in the final year. Between 8 December 2023 at 79,341 miles and 2 December 2024 at 85,896 miles, the car covered roughly 6,555 miles in under twelve months. Then, in the following twelve months to 3 December 2025, it added only 5,040 miles, bringing the total to 90,936. The annualised average of approximately 5,684 miles over sixteen years is low, but the sudden jump between late 2023 and late 2024 suggests a change in ownership or usage pattern. The mileage data is sparse, with only five recorded tests spanning just over two years, so longer-term wear patterns remain partially obscured. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry. The inner edge wear on both front tyres flagged in December 2025 is a classic symptom of toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes, and the November 2024 failure for an excessively worn upper shock absorber bush on the rear axle reinforces that the damping and bush components deserve close scrutiny. Check the front brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, given the disc wear noted in the November 2024 failure, and inspect the rear lamp assemblies for any non-standard or faded indicators that prompted the earlier colour defect. With a car of this age and low-mileage profile, also examine subframe mounting points, suspension spring seats, and exhaust hangers for corrosion that can develop during prolonged standing rather than regular use.