2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NJ64 GYY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward minor suspension wear issues. The most recent test in May 2025 at 66,239 miles resulted in a pass despite a light misting on the offside front shock absorber. This follows a failure in May 2023 for an excessively worn offside front lower suspension ball joint. While the immediate fault was rectified, the appearance of leaking shocks suggests that components are beginning to age. At 66,239 miles, this Fiat 500 has covered low mileage, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in the testing record between September 2021 at 51,168 miles and May 2023 at 57,710 miles, during which the vehicle was driven significantly more than average. The low annual usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals from sitting, which likely aligns with the ball joint failure recorded despite the low mechanical mileage. A buyer should personally inspect the front suspension assembly to ensure the oil misting on the offside shock absorber has not progressed to a significant leak. Given the previous failure of the ball joint, a thorough check of the steering linkage and suspension bushes is necessary to rule out further play. The worn offside front wiper noted in 2024 is a minor consumable issue, but the focus should remain on checking for underbody corrosion or cracks in rubber bushings that are common on low-mileage vehicles of this age.