2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LS66 HDU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in April 2026 at 35,952 miles passed, yet it identified oil misting on both front shock absorbers and an inoperative rear plate lamp. This follows a significant failure in April 2025 where the car presented with critical brake and parking brake issues. While the immediate faults appear resolved, the record suggests that components are only addressed once they reach failure thresholds. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. There is a visible gap in records between February 2024 at 27,771 miles and April 2025 at 32,203 miles, during which the car covered over 4,400 miles. This low-frequency usage pattern often leads to secondary issues such as brake corrosion or component seizing, which is consistent with the thin front brake pads and pitted discs recorded in the 2023 and 2025 tests. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension to determine if the current misting is progressing toward a full seal failure on the shock absorbers. The history of parking brake failure and thin front pads necessitates a thorough check of the handbrake mechanism and rear caliper movement to ensure they are not seized or corroded. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for flat spots on the tyres and perished rubber bushings, which frequently occur on vehicles that sit for long periods between uses.