2013 Fiat 500L 1.2L Diesel · WM13 YOW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test on 4 June 2025 at 66,789 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just one day prior at the same mileage. This sequence suggests a minor administrative or superficial issue that was rectified immediately before the re-test, as the vehicle has maintained a clean sheet regarding mechanical failures throughout the previous annual inspections. The mileage pattern is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. Data shows a significant jump between February 2022 at 50,850 miles and February 2023 at 59,423 miles, representing a period of nearly 9,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the usage has slowed, covering roughly 7,300 miles over two years. This low-usage profile typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, though it increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading or fluid contamination due to inactivity. Given the lack of recorded advisories or failures in the history, a physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation rather than mileage-based wear. A buyer should check for cracking in suspension bushes and perished tyres, which are common on vehicles that sit for long periods. The brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-frequency use often leads to oxidation on the rotors. Structural integrity around the lower chassis and sills remains a priority, though the MOT record does not indicate any historical rust or corrosion issues to date.