2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM59 TLO

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 21 March 2026 at 78,392 miles, following a failure just eight days prior. The record indicates a consistent pattern of deferred maintenance regarding suspension components and braking systems. While the car currently passes, the tester flagged thin front brake pads, corrosion on all four coil springs, and perishing rear tyres. The presence of corrosion on the rear axle, noted across 2024, 2025, and 2026, suggests environmental exposure that is common for this age despite the low annual mileage. At 16 years old with only 78,392 miles, the car has averaged fewer than 5,000 miles per year. This low usage profile often leads to rubber-based degradation rather than mechanical wear. The recurring reports of perished tyres and uneven tread wear across 2024 and 2026 suggest that previous owners have only addressed the minimum requirements to pass the test, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The issues with the steering rack inner joints and anti-roll bar linkages noted in early 2025 indicate that the steering assembly is beginning to reach its service limit. The mechanical history shows a trend of reactive repairs. The failure in March 2026 was caused by a worn nearside upper shock absorber bush, which was rectified to allow the subsequent pass. However, a buyer should closely inspect the front coil springs for hairline fractures and check the integrity of the rear axle to ensure it has not progressed into structural weakness. The previously stiff clutch and noisy cooling fan reported in 2024 remain points of concern that may require expensive attention in the near future.