2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LC63 OTM

The 2014 FIAT 500 presents a broadly stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 5 December 2025 at 56,004 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet follows a period of minor advisories in early 2024, suggesting the previous owner addressed those issues promptly before the most recent test. The vehicle has not failed an MOT since January 2023, and the trajectory from advisories to a defect-free pass indicates attentive rather than reactive maintenance in the last two years. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old car. Between the January 2023 test at 47,950 miles and the December 2025 test at 56,004 miles, the car covered just 8,054 miles across nearly three years, averaging roughly 2,685 miles annually during that window. Prior to that, the annualised rate sat closer to 3,500 miles. Such light use limits wear on brakes, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components, but prolonged periods standing can accelerate perishable degradation in rubber seals, tyres, and fluid systems. Buyers should verify whether the low mileage reflects genuine light commuting or extended periods of disuse, the latter of which can mask latent issues like corroded brake discs, dried-out rubber hoses, or stale coolant. The January 2024 test at 50,370 miles flagged a cut in the offside front outer tyre, perishing rear tyres, a minor exhaust gas leak front and rear, and low coolant. These are not structural concerns but they do point to a period where basic fluid and rubber-component checks were likely overlooked. The exhaust leak and low coolant in particular warrant a thorough in-person inspection. A buyer should examine the full exhaust system for corrosion at joints and flexi sections, check the condition of all coolant hoses and the radiator for seepage, and confirm the coolant level is stable after a cold start and short drive. The front tyre cut advisory also suggests the car may have encountered kerbs or road debris, so a close look at wheel alignment and suspension bushes is advisable. Tyre condition has appeared as a recurring theme, with advisories in both the January 2024 and January 2023 tests. The 2023 failure for mismatched tyre sizes on the front axle is a basic maintenance error that was corrected before the retest, but it does indicate a period of inconsistent upkeep. Inspect all four tyres for uneven wear, sidewall cracking, and date stamps to confirm they are a matched set with adequate tread depth. Given the low mileage, also check the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion from standing, and assess the condition of suspension coil springs and mountings, which can deteriorate with age and minimal use rather than mileage alone.