2015 Fiat 500C 1.2L Petrol · MS51 ABB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the car passed the February 2026 test at 48,044 miles, the record shows new concerns regarding front inner tyre wear, rear axle corrosion, and a minor exhaust leak. These issues follow a period of instability in early 2025 where shock absorbers and suspension arm bushes failed inspection, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach a point of critical failure. At 48,044 miles over eleven years, the car has covered a low average of approximately 4,368 miles per year. This low-usage profile often leads to the degradation of rubber components through age rather than mechanical wear. The gap between the July 2023 test at 41,447 miles and the February 2024 test at 43,317 miles shows relatively short travel intervals, which may explain the slow progression of the oil misting on the front shock absorbers and the eventual wear of the suspension bushes noted across multiple tests. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the lower arm bushes and top mounts have triggered multiple failures and advisories since 2023. The recent advisory for rear axle corrosion in February 2026 requires a physical inspection to ensure surface rust has not transitioned into structural decay that would fail future tests. Additionally, the recurring exhaust leak from the back box clamp noted between 2025 and 2026 indicates the exhaust system is not being properly secured and may require replacement rather than simple adjustment.