2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MM68 UHO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards deferred attention as the car ages. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 24,893 miles passed, the tester flagged multiple advisories regarding worn suspension arm bushes and perished rear tyres. This represents a departure from the clean records seen in 2024, suggesting that age-related degradation of rubber components is beginning to outweigh the benefits of low-mileage usage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. Between August 2021 and August 2025, the car covered only 17,171 miles, indicating consistent short-distance use. However, this low mileage often correlates with the issues observed in the record, such as the pitted brake discs in 2023 and cracking tyres in 2025, which occur when a vehicle sits for long periods allowing for surface corrosion and rubber dry rot despite low tread depth. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the 2025 test noted worn bushes on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arms. These components can cause steering vagueness and uneven tyre wear if not replaced. The front brake discs should also be checked for deep pitting, as the 2023 advisory indicates the surfaces have been allowed to corrode. The tyres also need to be examined for sidewall cracking, as the most recent report confirms the rubber is beginning to perish due to age rather than distance.