2011 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SB60 VLW

The FIAT 500 passed its most recent MOT on 9 May 2025 at 130,894 miles with no defects recorded, confirming a sound roadworthiness status at that time. Across the available history from May 2023 to May 2025 the maintenance trend is stable; the tester logged no advisories or mechanical faults. Two anomalous failures appear in the record, on 7 May 2025 at 130,884 miles and on 2 May 2023 at 123,970 miles, yet both show no defects listed and each preceded a pass within days. This pattern indicates no worsening mechanical condition but suggests administrative or presentation issues at those tests. The mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The record shows 123,970 miles on 2 May 2023, rising to 128,434 miles on 3 May 2024 (an annual increase of 4,459 miles) and then 130,894 miles on 9 May 2025 (a lower annual increase of 2,460 miles). Recent yearly accumulation sits below the roughly 8,726 miles per year average, pointing to lighter running in the later years. Testing occurred consistently each May, leaving no significant gaps in the documented history. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of core components despite the clean ledger. The MOT record does not capture intermittent suspension bushes wear, coil spring fracture risk, or brake disc corrosion that can develop on aged city cars. Examine structural integrity around sills and subframes for rust, and verify exhaust emissions under load. The twin fails with zero defects warrant a check with DVSA or seller to confirm they stemmed from non-mechanical formalities rather than omitted faults. Given today's date of 18 July 2026, the May 2025 certificate has lapsed and the car requires a fresh test before road use. The low defect history implies previous owners addressed obligatory items promptly, but physical verification of tyres, wiper blades and binding calipers remains prudent.