2017 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · M23 ABA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend of corrosion and age-related degradation. The most recent test in March 2026 at 24,060 miles identified several significant structural and mechanical concerns, including a corroded oil sump, rear axle corrosion, and a failing nearside rear brake pipe. While the car passed, the accumulation of these corrosion issues suggests that the vehicle is suffering from environmental damage or potentially long periods of inactivity rather than mechanical wear from high-mile. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old car, averaging approximately 2,673 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the vehicle covered only 1,510 miles. This low usage explains the recurring failures related to rubber components and metal surfaces. The record shows tyres cracking on all four corners in both 2025 and 2026, indicating that the rubber compound has perished due to age and lack of movement despite having remaining tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody to assess the extent of the rear axle and exhaust corrosion. The pitted and scored brake discs noted consistently since 2023 indicate that the vehicle has sat for long periods, allowing rust to eat away at the metal surfaces. The corroded nearside rear brake pipe flagged in 2026 is a specific safety risk that requires verification to ensure it has been replaced and not merely cleaned. Additionally, the tyre pressure monitoring system should be checked for functionality as it previously caused a failure in 2025.