2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LP16 AXH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a successful MOT test on 12 December 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable despite a singular mechanical failure recorded just one day prior. The tester identified a fractured offside rear coil spring at 59,721 miles, which was rectified immediately to allow a passing grade. Prior to this specific incident, the car maintained a clean record across several years, suggesting that primary mechanical components have generally met standards without recurring defects. At 59,722 miles, this ten-year-old Fiat reflects low annual usage, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a 7,246-mile interval between December 2024 and December 2025, and another 7,107-mile gap in the year prior that. This low-intensity mileage typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber-based components or brake corrosion if the car sits stationary for extended periods between tests. A buyer should physically inspect the rear suspension assembly to ensure the replacement coil spring was fitted correctly and that no other components show signs of premature fatigue. Given the recent spring failure, it is prudent to check the shock absorbers and mounting bushes for cracking or leaking, as these parts age regardless of miles driven. While the history is clean of advisories, a visual check of the underbody for corrosion remains standard practice, focusing on the common areas of concern for Fiat vehicles of this age that do not always trigger an MOT failure until they become structural.