2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · WN09 SVR

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of deferred maintenance and recurring mechanical faults. While the most recent recorded test in November 2022 at 140,977 miles was a pass, it followed a significant failure involving a high volume of mechanical defects. The persistence of issues across suspension, braking, and exhaust systems suggests that the owner only addressed the minimum requirements to pass the testing rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per annum. Between November 2021 at 138,411 miles and November 2022 at 140,977 miles, the car covered only 2,566 miles, indicating low annual use. The three-year gap between the last recorded MOT and the current date of June 2026 means the current state of rubber components, seals, and fluid levels has likely deteriorated significantly since the last official inspection. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the suspension and braking systems, which have shown chronic instability. The tester repeatedly flagged corroded rear coil springs and worn Macpherson strut bushes, alongside binding front brakes and pitted discs. The buyer should specifically check for structural rust around the spring mounting points, as corrosion was a noted issue in multiple years. Furthermore, the recorded history of a gearbox oil leak and engine oil leak in 2022 indicates active seal failures that may have worsened during the period of inactivity.