2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · RE60 VFS

The Fiat 500 presents a stable roadworthiness record over the past three years, with the most recent December 2025 MOT at 62,712 miles passing without any defects. This consistency extends back through the December 2024 and December 2023 tests, all of which cleared with no advisories or failures—except for an anomalous duplicate entry on the same date in 2023, which also showed no issues. The absence of recurring defects or advisories suggests the vehicle has either been well-maintained or, more likely, driven lightly enough to avoid significant wear. That said, the lack of any recorded advisories—even on consumables like tyres or wipers—raises a question mark about whether the MOT tester overlooked minor but critical items, or if the car has genuinely been preserved. The mileage pattern is unusually low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging just 3,920 miles per year, which is less than half the typical annual UK mileage for a car of this age. Over the recorded period, the odometer progressed from 47,357 miles in December 2022 to 62,712 miles in December 2025—a gain of 15,355 miles in three years. This slow accumulation implies either infrequent use, long periods of inactivity, or both. Such low mileage can be a double-edged sword: while it may mean fewer worn components, it also suggests potential issues like seized bearings, degraded fluids, or rubber degradation from prolonged storage. The fact that the car has passed every MOT without fail despite this stagnation is noteworthy, but it warrants closer inspection of components that degrade over time rather than through use. For a prospective buyer, the primary focus should be on non-consumable items that deteriorate regardless of mileage. Check the suspension for degraded bushes, stiff coil springs, or signs of corrosion in the control arms or subframe mounts—common issues in older Fiats left unused for extended periods. Inspect the brake system thoroughly, including the condition of the discs, pads, and calipers for binding or corrosion, as well as the hydraulic lines for leaks or hardening. Pay particular attention to the exhaust system for rust or fractures, especially near the silencers and mounting points, given the car’s age. Finally, verify the condition of the battery, as a vehicle with such low annual mileage is at higher risk of electrical system neglect. While the MOT history is clean, these are the areas where hidden problems often lurk in a car that hasn’t been driven regularly.