2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LS14 AEJ

The vehicle's recent MOT history shows a declining trend in maintenance standards, moving from a period of clean passes to significant consumable failures. The most recent test on 29 October 2025 at 34,609 miles resulted in a pass, but only after an initial failure on the same day. This failure highlighted critical tyre issues, specifically nearside and offside front tyres with exposed cords and severe cracking, alongside nearside and offside rear tyres showing heavy perishing. While the vehicle passed with advisories for thin nearside front brake pads and aged rear tyres, the transition from defect-free tests to multiple tyre and brake failures suggests a lapse in routine upkeep. The mileage profile indicates very low usage for a 2014 model, averaging approximately 2,884 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental growth from 21,935 miles in March 2017 to 34,609 miles in October 2025. This low annual mileage explains the specific nature of the recent failures. The 2014 and 2016 dot-coded tyres flagged in the 2025 test have likely reached the end of their safe service life due to age-related perishing rather than tread wear. This pattern of low usage often leads to rubber components hardening and cracking when the vehicle sits for extended periods. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all four tyres to ensure they are not only sufficiently deep but also free from sidewall cracking or age-related degradation. The nearside front brake pads require immediate replacement, and the buyer should check the condition of the brake discs for pitting or corrosion, which often accompanies low-mileage vehicles. Given the recent failures regarding tyre integrity and lighting, a full check of the electrical system and all exterior lamps is necessary. While no structural corrosion or suspension defects have appeared in the history, the age of the rubber components suggests that various bushes and seals should be examined for signs of perishing.