2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM63 UPR

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a failed MOT test on 15 June 2026 at 72,896 miles. The maintenance trend is worsening, particularly regarding the suspension and steering components. While the car passed its test in 2025, the most recent inspection reveals a cascade of mechanical failures including steering rack play, a serious fluid leak in the nearside front shock absorber, and worn bushes on the offside rear shock. This progression suggests that previously noted minor defects were ignored until they reached a point of critical failure. At 72,896 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use patterns for a twelve-year-old car. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 20,000 miles covered between the June 2023 and June 2026 tests. However, the low mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related degradation of rubber and metal components, as evidenced by recurring issues with perished tyres and corroded axle components despite the relatively low distance traveled. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly thoroughly, as the record shows that steering rack inner joints, ball joints, and track rod ends have consistently required attention over multiple years. The structural corrosion on the rear axle noted in 2024 requires a close physical inspection to ensure the integrity has not been compromised beyond surface rust. Additionally, the front brake discs were flagged as pitted and scored in 2024, and the current failure of multiple shocks and tyres indicates the vehicle system likely requires a comprehensive overhaul.