2019 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NA69 HHY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension component wear. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 30,872 miles resulted in a pass, it followed an immediate failure on the same day. The tester flagged a damaged offside front tyre and excessively worn rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms. This indicates that while the owner addressed the immediate faults, the underlying mechanical condition is beginning to degrade. The mileage profile is consistently low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2023, the car covered 3,762 miles, though the usage increased to 12,266 miles in the following two leading up to 2025. This low annual mileage often leads to perishing of rubber-based components, as seen in the October 2024 advisory where both rear tyres were noted for cracking and damage. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the lower arm bushes have appeared in three consecutive tests between 2023 and 2025. The progression from worn bushes in 2023 to excessively worn bushes in 2025 suggests these components are reaching the end of their functional life. Additionally, the front brake pads should be measured as they were flagged as wearing thin in 2023, and the age of the tyres should be verified for sidewall cracking despite the low tread depth.