2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SO15 ACZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical neglect over time. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 94,915 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure for lighting and suspension issues that were recurring. The persistent presence of an oil leak from a corroded sump, noted from 2021 through 2025, suggests that the owner only addresses faults when strictly necessary to pass the annual inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. The record shows a clean period between 2018 and 2020, where no defects were recorded. However, since the vehicle surpassed 69,000 miles in 2021, the frequency of failures has increased. The car covered roughly 3,500 miles between the July 2024 and June 2025 tests, indicating steady but moderate usage that is now exposing aging components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The tester flagged recurring issues with shock absorber bushes and bushings between 2024 and 2025, alongside oil misting on the nearside front dampers. Furthermore, the parking brake efficiency failed requirements in 2024, which suggests the mechanical linkage may require adjustment or replacement of shoes. The history of corrosion on the rear brake pipes noted in 2022 necessitates a visual check to ensure rust has not progressed to a point of structural thinning. The corroded oil sump remains a long-term concern that has appeared in four consecutive tests. A prospective buyer should verify the current rate of the leak to ensure it has not worsened into a significant failure. Given the pattern of failing for simple stop lamps and headlamps, the electrical circuit and bulb sockets should be tested for intermittent faults or poor connections that the previous owner repeatedly failed to rectify on their own initiative.