2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LX14 XSJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 117,055 miles passed, it carried multiple advisories regarding tyre wear and suspension corrosion. The pattern shows a period of mechanical neglect following a failure in late 2024 where shock absorbers and suspension bushes were flagged, suggesting that the owner only addresses significant faults once they threaten an MOT pass. At 117,055 miles over 12 years, the car averages approximately 9,755 miles per year, which aligns with with typical national averages for a small city car. The records show consistent usage, with a 10,000-mile interval recorded between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 10,000 miles between December 2024 and November 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for rubber components but explains the recurring wear on consumable items seen in the history. Physical inspections must focus on the front suspension and rear structural integrity. The tester noted a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber and an excessively worn suspension arm bush in late 2024; a buyer should verify these parts were replaced with high-quality components. Furthermore, the rear suspension component corrosion has appeared in three consecutive tests (November 2024, 2024, and 2025). While currently classified as not seriously weakened, this persistent corrosion indicates an ongoing process that will eventually lead to structural failure. The front tyres also require immediate attention as both sides were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and on edge in both 2024 and 2025. This specific wear pattern often indicates alignment issues or worn suspension geometry that remains unaddressed. The previous failure regarding the supplementary restraint system lamp in 2023 should also be double-checked to ensure the airbag system remains fully functional and the fault has not returned.