2017 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MK17 GDU

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 10 January 2023 at 29,734 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety systems met the required standards at that time. Since the last recorded MOT occurred over three years ago, the vehicle is currently overdue for a test, necessitating an immediate inspection to ensure the current condition remains valid. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. Between January 2022 and January 2023, the car covered 5,888 miles, while a further 4,894 miles were recorded in the two-year period prior. This low usage pattern suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to issues such as seized brake calipers or the degradation of rubber seals. The data shows a clean history without rapid mileage accumulation, suggesting the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy long-distance commuting. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to issues from low-mile standing. While the March 2020 advisory noted a TPMS light, the subsequent clean passes suggest this was addressed or remained minor. The failure in January 2021 due to a non-functional rear fog lamp was a simple electrical fault and does not indicate a broader mechanical failure. Given the age relative to the low mileage, verify the brake discs for surface corrosion and the tyres for sidewall cracking or flat-spotting. Inspect the chassis for any signs of early rust, as low mileage does not protect against structural oxidation that remains hidden in a sparse MOT history.