2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LO16 NJK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift from perfect scores to emerging wear. While the car maintained a clean record between 2023 and 2025, the June 2026 test revealed new defects that required immediate rectification to pass. The transition from a failure at 35,520 miles to a pass just twelve days later suggests that the components identified were addressed but are now reaching their functional service limit due to age rather than high mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. The gap between the May 2025 test at 32,641 miles and the June 2026 test at 35,532 miles shows consistent, low-intensity usage. While low mileage often preserves the engine and internal components, it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components. The presence of perishing tyres and leaking shock absorbers is a classic symptom of a vehicle that sits for long periods or undergoes very short journeys. A buyer must inspect the front shock absorbers closely, as the light misting recorded on both the nearside and offside units indicates the beginning of seal failure. While not an immediate failure point, these units will eventually require replacement to maintain suspension geometry. The failure of the nearside front tyre due to a cut reaching the cords and the cracking on the offside tyre suggest that the rubber compound is becoming brittle from age. The TPMS system should also be verified to ensure the warning light was merely a pressure issue and not a faulty sensor or electronic fault.