2017 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WH17 GKZ

This 2017 Fiat 500 presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 26 January 2026 at 32,684 miles recording zero defects whatsoever. The vehicle has passed every test since July 2022 without any recurring mechanical or structural failures, indicating that any earlier minor issues have been properly addressed and have not returned. The overall roadworthiness status is strong, with no active advisories or defects at the current mileage. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old city car, averaging roughly 3,632 miles per year. Between the July 2022 test at 14,866 miles and the January 2023 test at 18,494 miles, the car covered approximately 3,628 miles in just under seven months, which is consistent with regular short-distance urban use. From January 2023 through January 2026, the mileage increased from 18,494 to 32,684, adding 14,190 miles over three years, or around 4,730 miles annually. This suggests the car has been driven gently but consistently, with no alarming gaps in the MOT record that would indicate extended periods of disuse or a rolled-back odometer. The only defect on record was a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit and worn on the edges, flagged at the July 2022 test when the car had 14,866 miles. This was rectified before the February 2023 test and has not reappeared in any subsequent examination. Edge wear on a front tyre typically points to a toe or camber misalignment, or simply underinflation over time, and the fact that it has not recurred suggests the alignment was corrected and tyre pressures have been maintained since. A buyer inspecting this Fiat 500 in person should still verify the condition of all four tyres, including sidewall integrity and tread depth uniformity, given the earlier alignment-related wear. The front suspension wishbones and bushes deserve a close visual check, as these components on small city cars can deteriorate from kerb impacts and pothole abuse even at low mileage. Brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness, and the handbrake mechanism tested for correct hold on a gradient. Beneath the car, any surface corrosion on the subframe, sills, and rear beam should be probed with a thin pick to distinguish cosmetic surface rust from deeper structural corrosion. The exhaust system should be listened for gas blow, particularly at the flexi-joint and manifold gasket. With no active faults and a clean recent record, this car appears to have been cared for to a reasonable standard, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the surest way to confirm long-term structural integrity.