2009 Fiat 500 1.4L Petrol · LL59 OPD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test on 29 October 2025 at 68,129 miles resulted in a pass, it followed an immediate failure failure due to multiple defects. The record shows a persistent issue with the exhaust system and suspension components, with the offside front suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages appearing across several years. This suggests that the owner only addresses components once they reach the point of MOT failure threshold. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 68,129 miles represents a low usage pattern of approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent but slow accumulation, with 1,626 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 1,510 miles between October 2024 and 2025. This low mileage often leads to degradation of rubber components due to age and exposure, which aligns with the recurring reports of worn suspension bushes and cracked sidewalls. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as the tester has repeatedly flagged worn bushes and play in the anti-roll bar joints. The exhaust system has been noted as corroded since at least 2024; the buyer should check for structural thinning that may require an expensive replacement soon. Additionally, the history of defective tyres with exposed cords in 2024 indicates that basic consumable maintenance may be neglected. The physical state of the offside front headlamp mounting and wing should be verified to ensure previous body damage has not hidden deeper structural issues to the lightwork.