2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NA12 AEU

The 2012 Fiat 500 presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 75,016 miles on 26 August 2025. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or defects logged across the most recent test. Prior to that pass the vehicle failed on 18 August 2025 at 75,014 miles, yet the record shows no defects recorded against that failure, a pattern repeated in two 2024 failures. This indicates administrative or presentation anomalies in the DVSA entries rather than progressive mechanical deterioration. The odometer reads 75,016 miles against fourteen years of service, equating to a low average of roughly 5,358 miles per year. The record shows 69,146 miles on 30 August 2024 and 75,016 miles by August 2025, a modest 5,870-mile accumulation over twelve months. Sparse testing clusters around August each year with three failures and two passes logged in a tight window, suggesting the previous owner deferred annual presentation until late summer rather than maintaining a regular workshop schedule. A buyer should physically verify the brake calipers, discs, and handbrake mechanism given the repeated failures with no listed defects, as binding or imbalanced brakes may have triggered the tester's rejection without written detail. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe should be inspected for corrosion and fatigue, since low annual mileage often masks standing-water rust and perished rubber that a short road test will expose. Exhaust emissions and tyre condition warrant a direct check despite the clean recent pass. The Fiat's light use implies long idle periods that can harden tyres and foul the catalytic converter. Confirm the V5C matches the low mileage and request proof of interim servicing, as the MOT history alone shows no consumable replacements or structural interventions across its lifespan.