2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · OV08 NFK

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, demonstrating a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 13 August 2025 at 88,455 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This followed a failure just nine days prior at 88,449 miles which also listed no specific defects, suggesting a potential administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the retest. Since the 2023 test, the vehicle has maintained a clean record without any mechanical or structural advisories. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 88,455 miles is significantly low, averaging out to approximately 4,900 miles per year. The data shows consistent but light usage, with only 3,586 miles driven between the November 2023 and September 2024 tests, and another 1,036 miles covered in the year between September 2024 and August 2025. This low-mileage profile suggests the car has been used for short urban trips or kept in a dry environment, which often slows the degradation of rubber-based components and drivetrain parts compared to high-mileage vehicles. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for age-related degradation that mileage does not reflect. Low mileage often leads to seized brake calipers or dry-rot cracking in suspension bushes and tyres due to lack of movement. A close examination of the structural integrity, particularly around the sills and floor pans, is essential as these are common failure points for vehicles of this era. Given the gaps between some tests, verifying the condition of fluid hoses and belts is vital to ensure the car has not suffered during long periods of standing.