2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM66 EZC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding front-end suspension components. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 68,070 miles, the car passed with a significant number of advisories related to the front suspension assembly. While it meets the minimum safety standard, the accumulation of defects across multiple Macpherson artwork pins and suspension arm bushes indicates a lack of preventative maintenance as these parts age simultaneously. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per annum. The record shows a steady progression from 44,616 miles in 2022 to 68,070 miles in 2025. There are no unexplained gaps in mileage that would suggest the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, though the low annual mileage does not explain the accelerated wear seen on rubber bushes and tyres, which may be attributed to the age-related degradation of polymer-based components despite the low physical distance driven. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically checking the Macpherson artwork mounts and control arm bushes flagged in both 2021 and 2025. The 2025 advisory regarding damage to the nearside front outer suspension component mounting area on the sill requires a close look to ensure structural integrity is not being compromised by corrosion or physical impact beyond the surface. Furthermore, the recurring issue of tyres wearing close to the legal limit or on the edges—seen in 2021, 2024, and 2025—suggests a way alignment issue or incorrect inflation that needs to be addressed to avoid immediate replacement of the nearside and offside front tyres.