2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MT59 AAV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 121,920 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just two miles prior. While the car meets the minimum legal standard, the trend shows recurring failures related to the braking system and suspension, suggesting that the owner tends to address mechanical faults only when they threaten the continuity of an MOT certificate. At 17 years of age with 121,920 miles recorded, the vehicle averages approximately 7,172 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a city car of this era. The mileage data shows consistent movement, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between February 2024 and March 2025, and another 3,800 miles covered between March 2025 and February 2026. This steady usage suggests the vehicle does not sit for long periods, which helps explain the degradation of rubber components and hardware seen in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the front brake discs have been flagged as pitted and scored in both the 2025 and 2026 tests. The parking brake is also a known point of failure, having failed for low efficiency and an inoperative offside mechanism in two consecutive years. These recurring issues indicate the parking brake cables or shoes are experiencing significant wear and require a professional assessment to ensure they are not on verge of failing again shortly. The suspension also warrants close scrutiny following the March 2025 failure for a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber along with misting on the opposite side. Given the age of the car, the buyer should check for further leaks and ensure bushes have not perished perished. The advisory for a cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre in early 2026 indicates that the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life, necessitating a check of the tread depth and integrity across all four tyres.