2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LS60 LTV

The 2010 Fiat 500 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 July 2025 at 100,284 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior annual examinations in July 2024 and May 2023 also returned passes with clean sheets. The only blemish is a failed test on 6 July 2024 at 98,448 miles, reversed by a pass just seven days later at 98,457 miles with no defects listed on either certificate, indicating a clerical or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 100,284 against an approximate 16-year lifespan, equating to around 6,268 miles per year and reflecting typical use for the model. The odometer moved from 95,196 in May 2022 to 96,274 by May 2023, then 98,457 by July 2024 and 100,284 by July 2025. This shows consistent low annual accumulation with no gaps exceeding fourteen months and no rapid surge that would accelerate wear on drivetrain or suspension components. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points beneath the sills and subframes, as the MOT history offers no advisory detail on rust progression for a vehicle of this age. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks despite the absence of flagged wear, given the Fiat 500's known propensity for rear torsion beam deterioration. The unexplained failure and immediate pass in July 2024 justify verifying the VOSA failure reason with the test station before purchase. The clean advisory list across five years suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the lack of recorded minor items such as tyre or wiper replacements may mean the tester omitted non-defect notes rather than the car running faultless. Treat the no-defect entries as a positive but not a substitute for a pre-purchase mechanical assessment.