2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LR18 OKK

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a minor mechanical correction. The most recent test on August 22, 2025 at 40,629 miles resulted in a pass, though it introduced an advisory for rear tyres cracking and perishing around the bead. This indicates that while the vehicle is mechanically sound for road use, rubber components are reaching the end of their operational life due to age rather than distance travelled. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between April 2023 and May 2024, the car covered only 383 miles, suggesting long periods of stationary or very short-distance trips during that 13-month interval. This low usage often results in less wear on drivetrain and suspension components, but it increases the risk of dry-rot in tyres and seized seals, as evidenced by the tyre condition noted in the 2025 inspection. A buyer should specifically inspect the exhaust system to ensure the leak identified during the May 2022 failure at 37,224 miles was properly rectified and has not suffered from further corrosion. Given the low mileage and age, a physical check of the brake discs and calipers is necessary to look for pitting or binding which occurs when vehicles sit idle. The perishing rear tyres require immediate replacement to prevent a blowout, as the cracking at the bead indicates compromised structural integrity regardless of remaining tread depth.