2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MM67 NNZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in February 2025 at 30,131 miles, this followed a significant failure just six days prior. The trend indicates that the owner only addresses critical safety defects once they reach the point of failure, as evidenced by the recurring tyre and suspension issues seen between 2024 and 2025. With 30,131 miles recorded over eight years, the Fiat shows exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,766 miles per year. This low usage profile suggests short-distance city driving, which can often lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake system corrosion. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the vehicle covered 7,863 miles, yet it failed the test immediately with cords exposed on both front tyres. This suggests that while the car is not driven frequently, the monitoring of consumable items like tyres was neglected despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension assembly closely. The February 2025 failure flagged excessively worn bushes on both front suspension arms, and the tester also noted light misting of oil on the nearside front shock absorber. Although the misting was only an advisory, it indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will eventually require a replacement. The inspection should check for any play in the steering joints and ensure the front suspension arms were replaced rather than merely adjusted, as the previous failure showed these components were at their structural limit.