2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · N55 RAW

Front suspension wear is the defining theme of this 2015 Fiat 500's record, with advisories for worn suspension arm bushes appearing in 2025 and progressing to slight ball joint play on both front suspension arms by the most recent test on 12 March 2026, which the car nonetheless passed. That latest examination also introduced slightly worn bushes on both rear shock absorbers, meaning all four corners of the suspension now carry advisories. The overall trend is one of gradual, age-related deterioration rather than sudden failure: the car passed cleanly in 2022 and 2024, picked up a perishing rear tyre advisory in 2023, a worn front tyre, front oil leak and worn front arm bushes in 2025, and the broader suspension wear noted this year. No test has ever been failed across the five recorded examinations, so the record shows a car that remains roadworthy but with a chassis that is steadily wearing. Recorded mileage stands at 88,124 miles over roughly eleven years, an average of about 8,000 miles per year, which is entirely typical for a car of this age and type. The annual test dates are consistent each February or March with no gaps in the record, indicating continuous use rather than extended periods off the road. This steady, moderate usage pattern is consistent with the wear observed: suspension bushes, ball joints and shock absorber mounts are consumable items that degrade with both mileage and age, and the advisories recorded align with what would be expected on an eleven-year-old small car approaching 90,000 miles rather than suggesting abnormal stress or neglect. A prospective buyer should focus the inspection and test drive on the front suspension first. With slight play now recorded in both front suspension arm ball joints, following worn rear bushes on those same arms the previous year, listen for knocking or clonking over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and check for vague or imprecise steering and any tendency for the car to wander or pull under braking. These components are likely approaching the point where replacement will be needed rather than merely monitored, so factor the cost of two front suspension arms, or at minimum ball joint and bush renewal, into any offer. At the rear, the slightly worn shock absorber bushes on both sides warrant a bounce test at each corner and a listen for rattles over broken tarmac, though these are inexpensive items. The front oil leak recorded in 2025, described as not excessive, should be investigated by inspecting around the engine and gearbox for fresh seepage and checking the oil level, since an unresolved leak can worsen and contaminate other components. Finally, given the history of a worn front tyre in 2025 and a perishing rear tyre in 2023, verify that all four tyres have even tread wear across their width, as uneven wear would corroborate the suspension wear already documented.