2018 Fiat 500L 1.4L Petrol · RX18 JYC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred minor repairs on recurring components. The most recent test in July 2025 at 32,530 miles passed, yet it inherited unresolved issues from the previous year. While the car meets the minimum legal standard, the persistent presence of advisories regarding track rod end covers and tyre condition suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when necessary to pass the inspection rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 32,530 miles over eight years, this Fiat has covered a low average of approximately 4,066 miles per year. This low usage explains the specific degradation of rubber-based components noted in the record. The offside rear tyre showed cracking and perishing in both 2024 and 2025, which is a classic symptom of tyres sitting for long periods rather than wearing out through mileage. The gap of roughly 7,900 miles between the annual tests is consistent with a city-driven or low-use profile. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension specifically, as the offside front track rod end dust cover has been flagged across three consecutive tests since 2024. While the tester noted it was not yet allowing ingress, repeated deterioration of these boots often leads to premature joint failure and steering play. The outer edge wear on the front tyres recorded in 2025 indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that requires professional attention to avoid further rapid replacement of rubber. The history also highlights a functional failure with the nearside rear door in 2023, which should be checked to ensure the internal mechanism and handle binding are fully operational. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for brake disc corrosion and seized calipers, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from surface rusting. The TPMS light mentioned in 2023 needs to be verified to ensure a sensor is not faulty or masking a slow leak in the system.