2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM09 OXG

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this seventeen-year-old FIAT 500, with the most recent test on 13 June 2025 returning a pass and no advisories logged, continuing the trend established across its documented history. Both the 2025 and 2024 passes were achieved without any recorded advisories, indicating that no components were showing wear severe enough to merit attention under MOT criteria at those inspections. The presence of back-to-back pass and fail entries on 6 March 2024, alongside similar consecutive entries on 8 and 9 March 2023, reflects standard short-notice retest procedures rather than any underlying mechanical defect, as no failure items were recorded against either non-pass event. Taken as a whole, the DVSA history shows a vehicle that has maintained its roadworthiness criteria consistently and without flagged deterioration over successive annual examinations. With 107,166 miles accumulated over seventeen years, the annual mileage equates to roughly 6,304 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the normal usage band for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record that would suggest prolonged standing, nor are there any sudden mileage jumps between tests that would indicate inconsistent recording or rapid accumulation. This steady, moderate usage pattern tends to be mechanically favourable, as it allows consumables such as brake components, tyres, and suspension parts to wear at a predictable rate without being subjected to the stress of high annual mileages or the corrosion risks associated with extended periods of inactivity. The absence of advisories even at this mileage level suggests that the braking system, underbody, and suspension assemblies have remained within serviceable condition as of the latest inspection. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the lack of recorded advisories means particular attention should be directed towards the areas most prone to age-related wear on the FIAT 500 platform, even where they have not yet triggered a formal MOT flag. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, both of which are known wear items on this model. The rear axle beam mountings and bushes are also worth a physical check, as these can deteriorate with age and load. Steering should feel direct without excess play or vibration, and any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration should be noted, as this can indicate worn suspension geometry components. Brake feel should be firm and progressive, without excessive pedal travel or judder under heavy application, which might point to worn discs or binding calipers, particularly on a higher-mileage example where pad and disc replacement history should be confirmed via service records. Inspect the underside for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the engine and gearbox seals, and check the exhaust system for signs of corrosion or blowing joints, as the rear silencer and mounting rubbers are typical replacement items at this age. Tyre wear should be examined for evenness across both axles, as uneven inner or outer wear can reveal alignment or suspension geometry issues that have not yet been formally recorded. Given the clean MOT history, a pre-purchase inspection remains advisable to verify the condition of items that may not yet have reached the threshold for advisory recording but could require attention in the near term.