2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NA13 MDF

The 2013 Fiat 500 presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 14 May 2026 at 46,165 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. The prior week's failure on 7 May 2026 at 46,160 miles listed no defects, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven stop. Across the full record from September 2023 through May 2026, every test either passed or failed without recorded defects, so no worsening mechanical trend appears. Mileage sits at 46,165 against a 13-year-old supermini, an average of roughly 3,551 miles per year. The car covered just 4,245 miles between the September 2023 test at 37,920 miles and the May 2026 pass at 46,165. Annual increments stayed tight: 42,587 in September 2024 and 45,275 by September 2025. Such low, consistent use suggests light running with possible extended standing periods, though the sparse clean record gives little to judge deeper wear cycles. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and low-use profile. Long stationary spells accelerate corrosion on structural members and brake calipers even when MOT advisories stay absent. The clean history offers no flagged recurring faults, yet the May 2026 fail with zero defects warrants confirmation that no suppressed mechanical issue preceded the retest pass. Check exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall condition closely, as low-mileage cars often wear rubber by age rather than tread loss. The previous owner's pattern implies basic statutory testing was met, but no evidence shows proactive component renewal beyond MOT scope.