2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM10 GUJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a maintenance trend that has stabilized over the last three years. The most recent test in July 2025 at 47,411 miles identified only a minor advisory regarding a perishing or damaged nearside front tyre. This follows a period of two clean passes in 2023 and 2024, indicating that previous mechanical and structural concerns have been addressed and the vehicle is not currently suffering from recurring operational failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old car, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between January 2022 and July 2023, where the car covered only 572 miles in fourteen months. While this low mileage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it also correlates with the emergence of age-related degradation, specifically oxidation of rubber components and metal surfaces, as evidenced by the frequent failures related to bushes and springs seen in the earlier years of the record. A buyer must pay close attention to the suspension and chassis, as the history shows persistent issues with corrosion. Records consistently flagged corroded rear coil springs and the rear axle between 2019 and 2021. Although these did not appear in recent tests, the low-mileage nature of the vehicle often leads to surface rust on components that remain stationary. A physical inspection of the suspension arm bushes and strut tops is also necessary, as these were recurring points of deterioration in the first half of the vehicle's life. The braking system should also be verified for binding or uneven wear, given the tester flagged imbalanced rear brakes in early 2019. Additionally, because the car has a history of tyres being worn to the limit or suffering structural damage, the current set of rubber should be checked for sidewall cracking and age despite the low overall mileage. The vehicle appears to have been well-maintained in recent years, but the buyer remains susceptible to age-related rubber perish and surface corrosion.