2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · SP63 HBG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in August 2025, but the maintenance trend shows a fluctuating pattern of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test at 34,859 miles cleared the car, the immediate failure just six miles prior highlighted multiple mechanical weaknesses in the front suspension and lighting. The recurrence of issues with the offside front suspension arm and anti-roll bar ball joint suggests that the undercarriage components are reaching the end of their service life due to age-related degradation despite low mechanical use. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 34,859 miles represents an average of approximately 2,681 miles per year. This low usage profile explains the condition of rubber components like suspension bushes and tyres, which suffer more from time and oxidation than from mileage. Between August 2023 and September 2024, the vehicle covered only 1,263 miles, indicating it sits for long periods. Such inactivity often leads to the perishing of tyre sidewalls and the seizing of brake components noted in the August 2023 failure. A buyer must physically scrutinise the front suspension geometry, as the history shows repeated failures regarding worn bushes and anti-roll bar ball joints. The tester flagged a binding offside front brake in 2023 and a serious fluid leak on the offside rear shock absorber, necessitating a thorough check of the calipers and shocks for seized corrosion. Furthermore, the cracking and perishing of both rear tyres noted in 2025 indicates the rubber is aged and may require immediate replacement regardless of remaining tread depth to ensure structural integrity.