2015 Fiat 500 0.9L Petrol · LO64 KXM

A clean and uninterrupted run of MOT passes since early 2020 defines the roadworthiness picture for this Fiat 500, with the latest test on 5 February 2026 recorded as a pass with no defects or advisories noted by the inspector. Across the seven most recent examinations, no advisories have been logged for tyres, brakes, suspension, corrosion, lighting, or exhaust components, which presents a tidy recent record on paper. The only blemish in the entire history is a single major failure from 11 February 2020, where the nearside front shock absorber was found to be leaking fluid seriously enough to fail the test under the 5.3.2 (b) criterion. Because the vehicle returned to the same test station the same day and passed without any recorded advisory on the shock absorber or surrounding suspension components, the fault appears to have been rectified at that point, and no recurring leak has been flagged in the six MOT inspections since. The recorded mileage of 59,036 miles across an 11-year life equates to roughly 5,367 miles per year, which sits at the lower end of typical usage for a city-focused supermini of this vintage. Such light annual accumulation reduces wear rates on the clutch, brake friction material, engine internals, and transmission components, but it also raises the familiar concerns that come with cars used primarily for short journeys or left standing for extended periods. There are no unusual jumps or gaps between the recorded test figures, with the mileage progression between annual tests tracking consistently with the implied yearly average. The continuous annual testing record from 2020 through 2026 indicates the vehicle has not been declared off the road (SORN) for any prolonged period, although the MOT history itself does not capture pre-2020 usage in this dataset. Given that the only recorded suspension defect was a fluid leak from the front damper six years ago, particular attention on a test drive should be paid to the condition of the front suspension, as shock absorbers can deteriorate from internal seal failure without immediately showing external seepage. Listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front corners when traversing speed bumps, potholes, or uneven tarmac, and feel for excessive bounce after pressing down on each corner of the stationary car, particularly the nearside front. Any uneven tyre wear across the front axle, pulling to one side under braking, or a generally unsettled ride over broken surfaces would warrant closer inspection of the struts, top mounts, and front suspension bushes, none of which have been specifically flagged in the MOT record since 2020. The remaining inspection focus should be on the typical age-related wear items that a low-mileage supermini can still develop, particularly around the underbody and braking system. Although no brake-related advisories have been recorded, low annual mileage often correlates with surface corrosion on brake discs that can lead to judder or vibration under braking, so a firm pedal test from speed is advisable to check for warped discs or binding calipers. Similarly, the exhaust, fuel lines, brake pipes, and subframe mounting points should be visually examined for the early stages of surface corrosion, even though none has been formally recorded. Beyond these targeted checks, the absence of recurring advisories and the consistency of the mileage record suggest the vehicle has been used steadily and inspected annually without flagged concerns.