2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM16 YCY

The 2016 FIAT 500 passed its most recent MOT on 12 September 2025 at 30,005 miles, but the record reveals a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable one. The previous test on 11 September 2025 at 30,004 miles failed due to a parking brake efficiency deficiency, a broken rear exhaust silencer clamp, perishing tyres on all four wheels, worn and pitted front inner brake discs, and corrosion noted on underside suspension components. The following day's pass indicates the parking brake and exhaust clamp were addressed, yet the advisories for perishing tyres, pitted front discs, and suspension corrosion carried over unresolved. This pattern suggests reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep, with the tester repeatedly flagging the same deteriorating components across consecutive tests. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,000 miles per year. Between the clean pass on 22 May 2023 at 28,225 miles and the pass on 29 May 2024 at 28,794 miles, only 569 miles were added over twelve months. The jump from 28,794 miles in May 2024 to 30,004 miles by September 2025 represents 1,210 miles over approximately sixteen months, still well below typical annual use. Such low mileage often means extended periods of standing, which directly explains the recurring tyre perishing advisories across multiple tests. Tyres age and crack from ozone and UV exposure regardless of tread depth, and a car sitting idle for long stretches will degrade its rubber components faster than one in regular use. The repeated advisories for perishing tyres on all four corners across the 2024 and 2025 tests are a clear signal that the current set is aged and should be replaced before any extended driving, regardless of remaining tread. The pitted and scored front inner brake discs flagged in both 2024 and 2025 indicate the discs have been wearing unevenly, likely from light use causing localised corrosion rather than genuine heavy wear. A buyer should inspect the disc surfaces for lipping and measure remaining thickness against manufacturer minimums. The broken rear exhaust silencer clamp appearing in 2024 and again in 2025 suggests either a temporary fix or an ongoing exhaust mounting issue that warrants a physical check for exhaust gas leaks and securement. The corrosion noted on underside suspension components in the 2025 test is the most structurally significant finding in this record. On a low-mileage Fiat 500 of this age, surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, or wishbone assemblies can progress quickly if left untreated, particularly if the car has been stored or used in damp conditions. A buyer should arrange an underside inspection on a ramp, paying close attention to the front subframe, rear beam mounting points, and any areas where the tester specifically identified corrosion. The parking brake deficiency that caused the 2025 failure also warrants verification, as binding rear calipers or stretched cables on small city cars are a common fault that can recur if not properly diagnosed.