2012 Fiat 500C 1.2L Petrol · RK62 ONU

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a significant failure on June 2 2026 at 79,673 miles. While the car maintained a clean record through 2024 and 2025, the most recent test indicates a worsening trend in mechanical neglect. The transition from a clean pass to a multi-point failure involving emissions, braking, and suspension components suggests that long-term deferred maintenance has now reached a critical point requiring immediate intervention and repair. At 14 years old, the recorded 79,673 miles represent a relatively low annual average of approximately 5,700 miles. However, the mileage data reveals some irregular usage patterns. For instance, the vehicle covered only 742 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, followed by nearly 4,400 miles in the final year. Such intermittent use often correlates with the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the perishing tyres and worn bushes noted between 2023 and 2024. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, as the record shows a serious fluid leak on the offside front shock absorber and a corroded offside rear coil spring. The recurring issues with worn shock bushes in early 2024 indicate the entire rear assembly may be nearing the end of its functional life. Additionally, the lagging offside front brake requires a physical check for seized calipers or sticking piston pins, which caused the 2026 failure. The emissions failure in the June 2026 test points toward a faulty oxygen sensor or catalytic converter inefficiency, which can be costly to rectify. The non-functional central stop lamp is a minor safety defect, but the combination of structural spring corrosion and mechanical wear suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to proactive preventative maintenance. Inspection of the underbody for further rust is essential to ensure the corrosion on the coil spring has not compromised the structural integrity.