2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SC59 CAV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT test on March 21,2024 at 85,236 miles where no defects were recorded. The history indicates a consistent pattern of immediate rectification following the recorded failures in early 2023 and early 2024. These failures were followed by passes within very short intervals, suggesting the previous owner addressed identified faults to maintain compliance rather than allowing minor issues to escalate into mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 14 months between the October 2021 test and the January 2023 test, during which only 9,321 miles were covered. The subsequent interval of just 2,026 miles between January 2023 and February 2024 indicates the car frequently sat stationary. This low-frequency usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown, rather than mechanical wear from high-mile driving. Because the record shows no recurring advisories or structural failures, a physical inspection should focus on signs of long-term storage. A buyer must check for brake corrosion on the discs and seized calipers, which are common in low-mileage city cars. Given the vehicle's age, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for cracking, as rubber loses elasticity over time regardless of mileage. The chassis also requires a check for surface rust to ensure structural integrity remains sound despite the clean MOT history.