2008 Fiat 500 1.4L Petrol · SN08 OBK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT conducted on February 2026 at 41,896 miles. Following a single failure in early 2024, the car has undergone three consecutive tests without recorded defects or advisories. This suggests that any mechanical issues identified previously were successfully rectified and that the vehicle is currently maintained to a consistent operational standard. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,300 miles per year. The data shows a significant drop in usage between January 2023 and January 2024, where only 1,737 miles were covered over twelve months. However, the vehicle saw a more active period of 600 miles between the February 2024 and 2025 tests. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of rubber-based component perishing and fluid degradation due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from age-related degradation rather than mileage-wear. Inspect the suspension system for signs of cracking in rubber bushes and perished dampers, and check the brake lines for internal corrosion or swelling. Given the low usage, verify the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for surface rust, as stationary vehicles in the UK climate often overlook early-stage corrosion corrosion in hidden areas until it becomes structural.