2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SE14 ACJ

The 2014 Fiat 500 presents a currently roadworthy status following the most recent MOT test on 6 January 2026 at 46,073 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable. Prior to that, the vehicle failed the test on 30 December 2025 at 46,071 miles yet no defects were logged, and it then passed two days later with only two miles added. Earlier records show passes on 19 December 2024 at 40,228 miles and 6 December 2023 at 36,324 miles, with a failed test on 4 December 2023 also showing no defects. This pattern indicates no progressive mechanical deterioration across the recorded history. Mileage accumulation remains low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 36,324 miles in December 2023, rose to 40,228 by December 2024, and reached 46,071 by late December 2025, equating to roughly 3,800 to 5,800 miles per annum. Such figures confirm light use, likely with extended periods of standing. The test intervals are annual with no significant gaps, and the clean defect list aside from the two anomaly fails suggests the previous owners kept basic statutory testing up to date, though the unexplained fails hint at administrative or presentation issues rather than skipped maintenance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components that the MOT records do not capture. The tester flagged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, but a dozen years of service can degrade rubber mounts and promote underbody rust unseen in a pass result. We recommend checking for binding calipers, exhaust emissions within tolerance, and tyre sidewall cracking given the low mileage and possible storage. Previous owners appear to have adhered to annual testing, yet the twin fails with zero defects warrant verification of the vehicle's documentation and identity at point of sale. The absence of recorded faults does not negate the need for a pre-purchase mechanical appraisal focused on structural integrity and consumable wear.