2010 Fiat 500 1.4L Petrol · WK10 FJF

The 2010 Fiat 500 presents a broadly stable mechanical picture, with the most recent MOT on 20 May 2026 at 77,630 miles passing cleanly apart from a single advisory for a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. That minor advisory, recorded on the very last test, suggests the vehicle was maintained to a reasonable standard right up to the present, though the tyre wear pattern hints at possible wheel alignment or suspension geometry drift that a buyer should verify. The preceding tests show no escalating failures or recurring serious defects, which is a positive sign for a city car of this age. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of light use. Between 17 May 2022 at 55,980 miles and 14 May 2025 at 72,703 miles, the car covered roughly 16,723 miles in three years, averaging about 5,574 miles annually. The final jump from 72,703 miles in May 2025 to 77,630 miles in May 2026 adds 4,927 miles in one year, which sits comfortably within normal urban driving patterns. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest the car was stood idle for long periods or subjected to extreme use. The overall annual average of roughly 4,852 miles across its sixteen-year life is low for its age, meaning wear on drivetrain and structural components should be modest, though age-related deterioration such as rubber perishing and corrosion can still occur regardless of mileage. Looking at the advisory history, suspension and braking components have drawn the most attention. On 5 May 2023 at 60,879 miles, the tester flagged a slightly worn nearside front shock absorber bush, worn and pitted front brake discs, a worn offside rear brake disc, and a slightly noisy offside rear wheel bearing. The front brake disc wear and tyre wear advisories from that same test point to a pattern of consumable wear that may have been addressed at the time, as they do not reappear in later records. However, the offside rear wheel bearing advisory is worth inspecting in person, as a noisy bearing can deteriorate gradually and may now require replacement if it was not resolved after the 2023 test. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension bushes and shock absorber condition, given the earlier advisory, and check for any play or roughness in the rear wheel bearings. The tyre wear pattern noted in May 2026 on the nearside rear wheel warrants a close look at the rear suspension alignment and the condition of the rear axle or trailing arm mountings, as uneven edge wear on a Fiat 500 can point to worn bushings or a misaligned beam. Underbody corrosion, particularly around the sills, subframes, and brake pipe runs, should be examined carefully, as age rather than mileage is the primary enemy on a car like this. The braking system should be road-tested for pulling or binding, especially at the rear, given the history of disc wear and bearing noise on that side.