2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WM68 EUV

A clear pattern of advisory-level wear emerges across the MOT history of this 2018 FIAT 500, with the most recent test on 6 December 2025 passing alongside a note that the rear shock absorbers have slightly worn top mounting bushes. Earlier passes had already flagged front brake disc corrosion on both sides, inner and outer shoulder wear on both front tyres, perished sidewall cracking on an offside rear tyre, and a further nearside front tyre edge wear advisory. The only failure on record, dated 3 December 2022, was a non-starter caused by an inoperative windscreen washer, with the nearside front tyre edge wear carried over as an advisory at the subsequent pass ten days later. Taken together, the record shows no structural, corrosion, exhaust, or major brake or suspension failures, but a steady accumulation of consumable advisories that suggests the car has been used consistently rather than sparingly, with components now approaching the end of their first service life. Annual mileage of roughly 6,173 miles over eight years is close to the average for a car of this age, indicating regular but not heavy use. There are no extended gaps between tests and no sudden jumps in recorded mileage, so the wear seen on the MOT record is consistent with genuine road use rather than prolonged standing or an erratic driving pattern. Mechanical implications of this usage profile for a 500 of this generation are relatively benign, with steady brake, tyre, and suspension wear expected, and no obvious signs of the high-mileage fatigue that can affect clutches, dualogic actuators, or engine internals on more heavily worked examples. For a prospective buyer, the rear shock absorber top mount wear flagged in December 2025 is the most relevant item to inspect, as deteriorated bushes on the Fiat 500 can allow additional noise and movement over bumps and may progress to require replacement of the complete strut assembly if the mount itself is compromised. On a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps, and check for any visible sagging at the rear when the car is unladen. The historic front brake disc corrosion advisory is also worth a physical check, as corroded discs can produce vibration through the steering under braking or generate uneven pad wear, so feel for pedal pulsation or steering wheel shake when stopping firmly from speed. The recurring front tyre shoulder wear advisories are characteristic of small, light city cars like the 500 and can point to alignment drift, worn suspension bushes, or simply ageing rubber, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable before fitting new tyres to confirm the cause has been addressed. The perished rear tyre sidewall noted in 2023 has long since been replaced, but a current visual inspection for any sidewall cracking on the existing rubber is sensible given the vehicle's age. Beyond the recorded advisories, a test drive should include firm braking to confirm straight-line stability, sweeping left and right hand turns to detect any suspension knocking from worn drop links or anti-roll bar bushes, and a check for any warning lights on the dashboard, particularly the airbag and engine management systems which have not featured in the MOT record. A modest pre-purchase spend on rear shocks, fresh tyres, and a brake disc refresh should be budgeted, but the overall mechanical picture presented by the DVSA history is one of a sound, well-used small car with no significant structural or systemic concerns.