2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SL16 AHC

A clean bill of health across consecutive MOT tests establishes this 2016 FIAT 500 as a consistently roadworthy example within its peer group. The most recent assessment on 10 June 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, mirroring the same clean outcome at the 2024 and 2022 tests. A failure recorded on 9 June 2023 is notable only for what it does not contain — no defects were entered against the vehicle, indicating either an administrative refusal to issue a certificate, a late presentation, or a technicality such as an emissions probe or tyre requirement rather than a substantive mechanical concern. The pattern across the documented five tests suggests a car that has not developed any of the chronic corrosion, suspension degradation, or brake wear advisories that frequently appear on city-used examples of this age. There is simply no recorded evidence of component decline in the DVSA file. Mileage of 39,169 against a ten-year span equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 3,900 miles, which is markedly below the typical usage profile for a 2016 Fiat 500 and indicative of either short urban journeys or extended periods of inactivity. The MOT history shows tests clustered annually between June 2022 and June 2025, suggesting the vehicle has been kept taxed and presented for inspection regularly rather than left dormant. Low-mileage city cars of this type are most at risk from stop-start wear on brake discs and calipers, dried suspension bushes, and perished rubber components, but there is no record of any such deterioration being flagged. Mechanical implication of the low usage is that consumables may have aged through time rather than wear, while major mechanical items such as the engine and gearbox have been subjected to only modest stress. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to interrogate, but the low-mileage profile still warrants targeted inspection in areas where time-related degradation typically occurs. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the anti-roll bar bushes and lower wishbone joints, which can perish on cars used predominantly for short trips. Apply the brakes firmly from speed to check for any judder, pulling, or grinding that could indicate corroded or warped front discs, a common finding on Fiat 500s that spend prolonged periods stationary. At low speed, feel for any binding or uneven retardation that would suggest a seized caliper slide mechanism. Steering should remain light and accurate without vagueness or knocking through the column. Additional checks should focus on items not always captured at MOT but relevant given the usage profile. Inspect the condition of all four tyres closely, including the sidewalls, for signs of cracking or perishing from age rather than tread wear alone. Examine the exhaust system for rust, particularly at the rear silencer and mounting rubbers, as corrosion here can develop quickly on cars used infrequently in damp conditions. Open the bonnet and check for oil residue around the cam cover, oil filter housing, and coolant overflow, as small leaks are common on the 1.2-litre petrol unit fitted to this generation. Finally, verify that all warning lights extinguish promptly after start-up, the cooling fan cycles correctly, and the clutch bite point is firm and consistent, all of which would confirm that the low recorded mileage genuinely reflects minimal mechanical wear rather than concealed underlying issues.