2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · RK13 EUB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 79,907 miles passed, the tester flagged both rear tyres as being near the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows a failure in early 2025 where the nearside front tyre was below the legal limit, suggesting that the owner tends to defer consumable replacements until they trigger an MOT failure. At approximately 80,000 miles over thirteen years, the car averages roughly 6,150 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use city driving. However, the data shows a significant gap in records between January 2023 (67,948 miles) and December 2023 (75,746 miles), where nearly 8,000 miles were covered in eleven months. The low annual mileage explains the 2025 advisory regarding all four tyres having perished and cracked, as rubber degrades over time regardless of distance-driven tread wear. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and exhaust system. The record shows recurring issues with the steering rack inner joints and suspension arm bushes dating back to 2023, which should be checked for continued play or perished rubber components. The exhaust blow from the back box joint noted in early 2025 requires verification to ensure the leak was properly rectified and is not a symptom of deeper structural corrosion at the mounting points. Given the uneven wear patterns noted on the rear tyres, a professional alignment check should be prioritized to prevent premature failure of new rubber.