2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · RV09 TWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on December 10, 2024, 88,027 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a period of mechanical neglect in late 2024. While the car failed its previous test due to a worn offside front suspension arm bush and various lighting defects, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the previous owner addressed the immediate safety and emissions failures required to bring the car back to a legal standard. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 88,027 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,178 miles. This low usage suggests the vehicle was used for short trips, which can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake hardware. The data shows a notable gap in activity between November 2022 and October 2023, where the car covered only 2,572 miles in eleven months. This intermittent usage often correlates with the premature wear of suspension components as noted in the 2024 failure. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension closely, as the offside lower arm bush was a point of failure in November 2024. The history also flagged a binding offside front brake and a noisy nearside rear wheel bearing in late 2022; these should be checked for continued play or uneven wear to ensure the issues have not returned. Given the recurring minor exhaust leaks noted between 2022 and 2023, a visual check of the exhaust manifold and hangers is necessary to confirm that the corrosion or leaks has been properly rectified rather than merely masked.