2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NG15 ABO

On the official DVSA record, this 2015 Fiat 500 presents a mixed picture. The most recent test on 9 April 2026 at 42,162 miles resulted in a failure, but the record lists no specific defects, which is unusual and likely indicates a data omission rather than a fault-free vehicle. Prior to that, the car passed its tests on 5 August 2025 at 38,181 miles and 10 December 2024 at 36,995 miles, both without advisories. Overall, the long-term maintenance trend is stable and largely clean, but the vehicle currently does not hold a valid MoT certificate until that April failure is rectified and a subsequent pass is secured. The mileage pattern is consistent with light, intermittent use rather than neglect through prolonged storage. At 11 years old with 42,162 miles, the car averages roughly 3,833 miles per year. Between the December 2023 pass and December 2024 test, it covered about 2,900 miles. Between August 2025 and April 2026, it covered a more substantial 3,981 miles in eight months, suggesting the car has been driven more recently. The same-day failure and pass on 19 December 2023, with just six miles between readings, indicates a straightforward rectification and immediate retest at that time. Because the MOT history carries no advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, no component has been formally flagged as deteriorating. However, an eleven-year-old car with this mileage will still suffer from age-related perishing. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension bushes and front coil springs for cracking or surface corrosion, and check the brake discs and calipers for lip wear or binding, as light use often leads to disc pitting. Tyre sidewalls deserve particular attention, as older tyres can harden and crack even with plenty of tread. The unexplained April 2026 failure is the key concern. No defects are recorded on the DVSA listing, so the buyer must obtain the printed failure sheet from the vendor to see what the tester identified before agreeing to any purchase. Without that document, the car is effectively unroadworthy until proven otherwise, and the purchase price should reflect the cost of whatever repairs are needed to pass a fresh test.