2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WN16 NLR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in basic consumable management. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 28,361 miles passed, the tester flagged multiple defects across all four tyres, including perishing, cracking, and the front pair worn close to the legal limit with significant bald inner edges. This indicates that while the car is mechanically operational, the essential rubber components have been neglected and require immediate attention to ensure safety. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,800 miles annually. There is a notable gap between March 2021 and June 2022 where the car covered only 23 miles in over thirteen months. Since June 2022, usage has increased slightly, covering nearly 8,000 miles over three years. This low-use pattern often leads to dry rot in components like tyres and seals due to long periods of standing, which aligns with the perishing defects noted in the most recent MOT records. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension geometry and wheel alignment. The recurring reports of inner edge wear on the front tyres in 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggest a persistent misalignment issue or worn suspension bushes and ball joints that have not been addressed. You should also check the age of the tyres via the DOT code, as the low mileage has allowed the rubber to degrade despite sufficient tread depth. While no structural corrosion or brake failures have appeared yet, the history of tyre neglect suggests the owner may overlook other age-related degradation in the rubber-based components.