2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · RF09 BSU

This Fiat 500 demonstrates exceptional roadworthiness with a stable and pristine maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on August 9, 2025 at 27,657 miles with zero defects recorded. The official DVSA record shows an unbroken succession of first-time passes stretching back through August 2024 at 26,492 miles, August 2023 at 25,357 miles, August 2022 at 24,384 miles, and August 2021 at 23,023 miles. Every single one of these annual examinations concluded without a single failure or advisory notice, pointing to a remarkably well-preserved mechanical baseline for a vehicle of this vintage. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low and consistent for a seventeen-year-old car, averaging roughly 1,100 to 1,400 miles annually across the examined five-year window. This steady, low-intensity usage pattern indicates the vehicle has avoided heavy commuter mileage and intensive fleet wear. However, minimal annual usage can occasionally introduce distinct storage-related vulnerabilities, particularly regarding rubber components, fluid degradation, and potential brake disc corrosion from prolonged periods of inactivity between test dates. A physical inspection should prioritize components that suffer from age-related degradation rather than high-mileage friction wear. Check the rubber suspension bushes, brake lines, and auxiliary drive belts for perishing or dry rot, given the vehicle's low yearly mileage. Inspect the lower structural members, sills, and subframes for hidden corrosion, as Fiat 500 models of this era are prone to localized rust accumulation underneath despite clean MOT certificates. Verify the operation of the dual-mode electric power steering system and confirm that all brake calipers release cleanly without binding after periods of standing.