2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SD65 WDX

The July 15, 2026 test passed with zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards; however the immediate prior failure on July 14, 2026 at 71,974 miles flagged a near‑side parking brake that was inoperative on one side and below efficiency thresholds, showing a recent but quickly remedied issue. The trend over the last two years has been largely stable, with the 2025 July 25 pass at 65,655 miles and the 2026 July 15 pass at 71,976 miles reflecting consistent compliance after earlier suspension and brake wear concerns. The recorded mileage climbs steadily from 22,325 miles in September 2018 to 71,976 miles in July 2026, averaging roughly 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2015 model. No anomalous jumps are evident; the largest annual increase occurs between November 2020 (32,614 miles) and November 2021 (37,658 miles), a rise of 5,044 miles, still within normal expectations. The recent consecutive tests in July 2026 suggest the vehicle has been used regularly without long periods of standing. The history reveals recurring concerns in the suspension system – a fractured near‑side rear coil spring in July 2025, slight play in the off‑side front suspension arm ball joint in November 2021, and worn bushes on both rear shock absorbers in October 2019 – so a close examination of suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints is essential. Brake components show repeated wear: pitted and scored front discs in 2023, 2019, and 2018, thin front brake pads in 2019, and a binding near‑side parking brake in July 2026, warranting inspection of disc thickness, pad condition, and parking brake mechanism. Tyre wear patterns of edge wear and near‑legal limits across multiple years indicate the need to check tread depth and alignment, while the absence of structural rust advisories in recent records suggests the chassis remains sound, though a visual inspection for corrosion is still advisable.