2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WG59 PLV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 21 May 2025 at 21,279 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, mirroring the results seen over the previous four years. This consistency suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids immediate mechanical failure or structural degradation during the annual inspection process. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,252 miles per year. Between November 2021 and May 2025, the car covered only 3,734 miles, indicating periods of infrequent use or long-term storage. While this reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, low-use vehicles often suffer from the degradation of rubber-based parts that are not captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than high mileage. Check for sidewall cracking on tyres and perished rubber bushings or suspension bushes, as these dry out over time regardless of the distance driven. Given the age of the Fiat 500, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion around the sills and wheel arches is essential, as the MOT only identifies rust once it reaches a specific threshold of structural concern.