2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · RW08 ROO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred attention regarding rubber-based components. The most recent test in December 2025 at 80,711 miles passed with advisories for a damaged windscreen and perishing nearside front tyre. This follows a failure in December 2024 where the vehicle was rejected for exposed cords on both rear tyres, indicating that while the owner addresses critical safety failures, the underlying issue of age-related degradation persists. At 80,711 miles, this 2009 model has covered very low mileage, averaging approximately 4,750 miles per year. This low usage profile explains the specific mechanical issues noted in the record. Between January 2023 at 76,134 miles and December 2024 at 79,912 miles, the car covered fewer than 4,000 miles, yet suffered from significant issues like perished tyres and corroded coil springs, which are typical symptoms of vehicle sitting stationary rather than from mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The 2024 record flagged both front lower suspension arm bushes and de-bonded rear bushes, alongside binding front service brakes. These issues should be verified to ensure they were rectified and do not continue to cause uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the recurring corrosion on the rear coil springs noted in 2023 and 2024 requires a check for structural fractures that could lead to spring failure. The tyres remain a primary concern for this specific vehicle. Repeated reports of cracking and perishing across multiple axles suggest that the rubber compound is failing due to age and UV exposure regardless of remaining tread depth. The buyer should also inspect the exhaust system for the minor leak identified in 2023 to ensure it has not progressed into a more significant structural failure.