2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · RK13 EUO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing mechanical wear and component neglect. The most recent test in November 2025 at 88,379 miles identified multiple advisories including worn front tyres, a play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage, and a minor exhaust gas leak. While the car passed, the accumulation of these issues suggests that consumable components are reaching the end of their service life and require immediate proactive attention. The mileage pattern appears consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. There is a significant anomaly in the record between June 2022 and June 2023, where the mileage jumps from 641,570 to 77,595 miles, which is clearly a clerical entry error by the tester. Excluding that outlier, the car has covered roughly 27,000 miles between the 2021 and late 2025 tests, indicating a steady and moderate usage pattern that explains the gradual wear seen on the rubber components and braking systems. A buyer should personally inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the record has flagged issues with lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages across multiple recent years. The minor exhaust leak noted in 2025 should be checked for manifold gasket failure or pipe corrosion to prevent it from developing into a more expensive repair. Given the history of thin brake pads and perishing tyres, a thorough inspection of the braking system and the age of the tyres is essential to ensure the current owner has not deferred basic safety maintenance beyond the MOT minimum.