2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM59 KWN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed the most recent March 2026 test at 78,310 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to multiple mechanical and lighting defects. The trend shows a worsening state in suspension components, as issues with bushes and exhaust mounts consistently reappear or escalate, suggesting components are only addressed when a failure is imminent. At 78,310 miles over 16 years, the car has very low annual mileage, averaging under 5,000 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant gap in testing between July 2024 and March 2025, where the vehicle covered only two miles. This period of low use correlates with the failures noted in March, including structural tyre tears and leaking shock absorbers. Such low mileage often indicates the vehicle sits stationary for long periods, where rubber and metal components suffer from dry rot and environmental corrosion rather than wear-and-tear from high-distance driving. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the entire suspension and exhaust system as these areas show recurring failures. The front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints were flagged as excessively worn in 2024 and 2026, indicating significant front-end geometry issues. Additionally, the corrosion on the rear coil springs and mountings has been a persistent issue since 2025. While currently noted as not seriously weakened, the presence of rust on mounting points requires close monitoring for structural integrity. The exhaust system also requires attention, as minor leaks and defective mounts have been documented across three consecutive testing years. Given the history of multiple structural tyre failures in 2024 and 2025, the buyer should also verify that all four tyres have been recently replaced rather than merely patched or ignored. The front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2025, so these should be checked for thickness and surface condition to ensure they are not nearing the end of their functional life.