2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · SW10 AEB

The most recent MOT on 2024‑05‑08 recorded a pass with no defects, confirming the vehicle’s current roadworthiness. The pattern of tests shows a clear improvement after a cluster of failures in 2021‑2022; the car passed in March 2023, failed in February 2024 with multiple brake, suspension and optical faults, and was rectified before the May 2024 pass. The maintenance trend is therefore stabilising and moving toward compliance, though the February failure indicates that certain systems remain prone to recurrence. Mileage has accumulated unevenly. From 89,374 mi in July 2016 the car reached 109,035 mi by May 2024, averaging roughly 3,400 mi per year in the final five‑year span. This is a marked slowdown compared with the ~5,400 mi per year logged between 2016 and 2019, suggesting periods of reduced use or storage. The interval between the March 2023 pass and the February 2024 failure is only three months, so the record is relatively recent and the mileage growth is modest for the vehicle’s age. A buyer should inspect the systems that have appeared repeatedly in the MOT history. Verify that the parking brake operates to the required efficiency and that the rear service brakes release without binding. Examine the suspension arm pins, bushes and the Macpherson strut pins for excessive wear. Check headlamp aim, the outside door latch and the wiper arm for bending or malfunction. Assess tyre sidewalls and tread for cracking or uneven wear. Look for visible corrosion on coil springs, sub‑frames and shock‑absorber bushes, and trace any oil leaks at the sump or associated seals. Finally, inspect the exhaust for leaks, corrosion and the brake discs and pads for wear beyond acceptable limits. These checks will reveal whether the improvements seen in the latest MOT are maintained or if further attention is required.