2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NG15 OLJ

This 2015 Fiat 500 presents a worsening maintenance trend despite holding a current MOT passed on 19 February 2026 at 79,083 miles. The vehicle is accumulating significant mechanical advisories faster than they are being rectified. The most recent test logged four distinct faults, including deteriorated rear brake hoses, corroded rear coil springs, scored front brake discs, and play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. Leaving these items unattended signals a clear decline in the car's overall mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical average of roughly 7,189 miles per year. The odometer climbed from 60,583 miles in February 2023 to 79,083 miles by February 2026, reflecting consistent regular use rather than prolonged standing or erratic gaps. Consistent mileage at this rate naturally accelerates wear on chassis and drivetrain components, which the MOT history strongly reflects. The rear suspension is a persistent, unresolved weak point. A failure occurred on 21 February 2025 at 76,587 miles for an excessively worn nearside rear upper shock absorber bush, alongside a slightly worn offside equivalent. The nearside rear upper bush was already flagged as slightly worn in February 2024 at 68,285 miles, proving this fault was left to deteriorate into a failure over twelve months. Frequent tyre advisories for inner edge wear across multiple tests point directly to worn suspension components pulling the alignment out of specification. Front braking components also show a history of neglect, with a binding offside front caliper noted in February 2023 alongside thin pads and worn discs, which have now progressed to scored front discs by the latest test. A buyer must physically inspect the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and the rear coil springs for imminent failure. The binding front caliper flagged in 2023 demands a thorough assessment to confirm whether the front brakes are wearing unevenly or pulling under heavy braking. The deteriorated rear brake hoses require immediate replacement to prevent structural failure under pressure. Any pre-purchase inspection must include a ramp check of the rear shock absorber bushes, as the current owner has repeatedly ignored this degradation.