2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LD16 OFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2025 at 15,752 miles passed with only an advisory for a deteriorated rear registration plate. This follows a significant failure in January 2024 where the car presented multiple defects, including an inoperative engine management light and dangerous tyre damage. While the immediate failures have been rectified, the recurring nature of faults suggests that components are only addressed when necessitated by a test. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,575 miles per year. Between May 2021 and February 2025, the car covered just 3,346 miles, indicating long periods of stationary time or very light use. This low usage explains the minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine but introduces risks related to rubber degradation. The record confirms this through repeated perishing and cracking tyres noted between 2021 and 2024, which are symptoms of age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the record consistently flags worn bushes on the upper shock absorbers and Macpherson struts across 2022 and 2024. These recurring issues indicate the rubber components are drying out due to age and lack of movement. The TPMS light reported in February 2024 also requires a diagnostic check to ensure a sensor has not failed, as this remained unresolved in the subsequent 2025 test. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for brake corrosion on the discs and flat spots on the tyres, which are common in vehicles that sit for extended periods.