2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · MW18 MCW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test on June 2026 at 54,401 miles, this followed a failure just ten days prior at 53,824 miles. That failure identified a significantly weakened offside front seat belt webbing and ongoing suspension issues. The fact that the seat belt was rectified to secure a pass suggests the owner only addresses safety-critical defects once they threaten legal compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. The data shows steady usage between 2023 and 2025, where the car covered 15,281 miles. However, there was a notable increase in activity over the last 13 months between May 2025 and June 2026, with the car covering 10,140 miles in that period. This sudden spike in annual mileage often accelerates the wear on rubber components and braking systems, likely contributing to the mechanical failures noted recently. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension assembly. The MOT history flagged misting oil on the shocks and wear to both front top shock mounts in both the May and June 2026 tests. These recurring advisories indicate the dampers are reaching the end of their functional life and will require replacement to prevent handling degradation. Furthermore, the 2025 advisory regarding heavy wear on the inner edge of the offside front tyre suggests a history of alignment issues or worn ball joints, which should be verified to avoid further premature tyre damage.