2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM63 XGH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in January 2026 at 67,107 miles saw the car fail initially due to a blowing exhaust and misaligned headlamps. While the vehicle passed immediately upon rectification, the pattern of failures in previous years suggests that faults are often only addressed when they reach the point of legal failure rather than during routine service intervals. At twelve years of age, the recorded mileage of 67,107 miles represents an average of approximately 5,600 miles per year, which is significantly lower than the national average. The usage pattern appears consistent, with roughly 2,800 miles driven between December 2023 and January 2025, and another 3,400 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. However, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from degradation of rubber components and brake corrosion, which may align with the mechanical wear issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The January 2025 failure at 63,754 miles highlighted excessively worn front suspension arm bushes on both sides alongside critically thin brake pads and worn discs. While these were likely replaced then, an inspector should check for remaining play in the steering and verify that high-quality components were used rather than cheap alternatives. The recent January 2026 failure for a blowing exhaust requires a check of the exhaust manifold and heat shields to ensure the leak was properly sealed and not indicative of deeper structural corrosion.