2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · ST62 CZX

The 2012 Fiat 500 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 October 2025 at 45,217 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a fail logged on 23 October 2024 at 44,527 miles with no defects cited, reversed two days later by a pass at identical mileage, which points to an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation is low for a 14-year-old vehicle. The record shows 41,985 miles in October 2022, rising to 43,284 in October 2023, 44,527 in October 2024, and 45,217 in October 2025. That equates to roughly 690 miles per year across the last three years, confirming very light use. Such low annual coverage with no recorded advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion suggests the car has been lightly exercised, though prolonged standing can still permit unseen perishables and structural rust to develop. A buyer should physically inspect the underbody and sills for corrosion, as the MOT history records no structural checks beyond the standard pass criteria and low mileage cars often hide moisture damage. Tyres, wiper blades, and flexible brake hoses should be examined for age-related cracking even though tread and function passed. The twin October 2024 entries warrant a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm the fail was clerical, not a concealed defect. Given the clean advisory sheet and minimal mileage, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current without deferring consumables. The absence of recurring brake or suspension flags implies no worsening mechanical trend. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to verify the test data against real-world condition.