2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MJ66 YRM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift towards mechanical component wear. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 38,478 miles, the car passed despite advisories for offside and nearside front brake discs being pitted and scored. This marks a departure from the clean records seen between 2022 and 2024, indicating that components are now beginning to age despite the relatively low annual usage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,848 miles annually. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 6,327 miles, suggesting a consistent pattern of short-distance driving. The failure in October 2022 at 32,151 miles due to insufficient tread depth on both front tyres indicates that the vehicle may have sat for extended periods or was neglected regarding basic consumable upkeep, which can lead to flat-spotting or corrosion of rubber components over time. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front braking system to determine the extent of the pitting and scoring noted in the 2025 test. While the discs were not considered weakened, surface corrosion on low-mileage cars often indicates infrequent use which can lead to seized calipers. Given the low mileage, the inspection should also check for dry cracking or degradation of suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, as materials perish through age rather than mechanical wear.