2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM18 LJX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend reveals a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 89,621 miles identified a missing rear exhaust joint clamp and a damaged offside rear tyre sidewall. While the car passed the inspection, the recurring nature of tyre-related defects across multiple years suggests the previous owner only addressed issues when they approached MOT failure rather than performing routine safety checks. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,200 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 14,863 miles between the May 2023 and September 2024 tests, followed by a further increase of 1,619 miles between September 2024 and November 2025. This steady usage suggests regular road operation rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits the preventing of degradation of rubber seals and drivetrain components. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the front-end geometry and suspension components due to recurring inner edge tyre wear. Records from 2021 and 2022 specifically flagged tyres worn on the inner edges, which typically indicates incorrect alignment, faulty tracking, or worn suspension bushes. A physical inspection should check for play in the steering rack and control arms to ensure the vehicle is not prematurely consuming new tyres. Additionally, the missing exhaust clamp noted in the 2025 test requires a check to ensure the exhaust system is securely mounted and not suffering from excessive vibration or corrosion-related fatigue.