2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LM10 LCF

The 2010 FIAT 500 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 January 2026 at 92,410 miles with zero defects recorded. This outcome follows a period of consistent, defect-free testing since early 2023, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required roadworthiness standards. A failed test on 1 February 2024 at 85,034 miles appears anomalous given the absence of recorded defects, likely representing an administrative issue or an aborted test rather than a mechanical fault. The subsequent pass on 8 February 2024 confirms the car was swiftly retested, demonstrating attentive ownership. The recorded mileage of 92,410 miles equates to an average annual distance of roughly 5,776 miles, which is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. This pattern suggests the car has spent much of its life covering short, urban journeys or enduring extended periods of inactivity. Between 30 January 2023 and 1 February 2024, the odometer advanced by just 4,194 miles, yet the following twelve months saw a slightly higher accumulation of 3,619 miles before plateauing completely. The mileage has not moved at all between the February 2025 test and the January 2026 test, a full twelve-month period where the car either stood idle or the mileage was recorded incorrectly at the recent test. This stagnation raises questions about recent usage. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must physically inspect the vehicle for issues commonly associated with low-mileage, older city cars that may stand idle. Suspension bushes and coil springs frequently perish from age and lack of use rather than wear, so check for cracking or corrosion. Tyres will likely exhibit flat-spotting or perishing of the sidewalls if the vehicle sat stationary for long periods. Examine the brake discs for surface rust and check that calipers are not binding, a common issue when cars are left standing. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion and verify the structural integrity of the underbody and sills, as low annual mileage does not exempt a Fiat 500 from the rust issues typical of its era. Verify the mileage discrepancy by checking the service history and wear on the driver's seat bolsters and pedal rubbers to ensure the 92,410 reading is genuine.