2013 Fiat 500L 1.2L Diesel · WN13 PXM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred upkeep following years of clean records. While the car passed its 2024 and 2025 tests without defects, the most recent inspection on March 24 2026 at 49,737 miles revealed multiple mechanical and consumable issues. The tester flagged cracked and perishing sidewalls with uneven edge wear on both front tyres, alongside a pitted and scored rear brake disc. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 49,737 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,826 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent with the intervals between tests, which generally show increases of 2,200 to 3,000 miles annually. However, low-mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion, which is evidenced by the perished tyre sidewalls noted in the latest test and the corroded exhaust flagged back in 2022. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The 2023 test at 41,733 miles indicated that the offside parking brake efficiency only just met the limit, suggesting a need for adjustment or cable tension. Given the recent report of scored rear discs and worn front tyres, the braking assembly should be checked for binding calipers or alignment issues caused by uneven tyre wear. Additionally, the exhaust system requires an inspection to ensure the corrosion noted in 2022 has not progressed into structural failure.