2018 Fiat 500C 1.2L Petrol · WN18 SNF

The 2018 FIAT 500C presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 May 2026 at 83,487 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant. The previous test in May 2025 at 74,898 miles flagged two tyre advisories, and the year before that, worn front brake discs and a light misting of oil on the offside front shock absorber were noted. The fact that none of those items appear in the 2026 record suggests the previous owner addressed them promptly rather than deferring repairs. A clean MOT today does not guarantee trouble-free motoring, but the trajectory from recurring minor advisories to a defect-free pass indicates attentive upkeep in the most recent ownership period. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old city car. From the May 2023 test at 59,134 miles to the May 2025 test at 74,898 miles, the vehicle covered 15,764 miles across two years, averaging roughly 7,882 miles annually. The jump from May 2025 to May 2026 added 8,589 miles in a single year, a modest uptick that still sits within normal parameters for a small petrol hatchback. There are no suspicious gaps in the annual test cycle, and the recorded mileages align logically with each successive test date. No evidence suggests the car has been sitting unused for extended periods or subjected to extreme short-trip abuse. Buyers should still inspect the front suspension with care. The May 2023 failure recorded a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber, and the May 2024 test flagged a light misting on the offside unit. Both were apparently resolved before the 2026 test, but shock absorber seals can degrade intermittently, particularly on a vehicle driven predominantly in urban conditions. Check for uneven damping by pressing each corner and observing rebound behaviour. The front brake discs appeared worn and pitted in both the 2023 and 2024 tests, and the pads were noted as wearing thin in 2023. These were presumably replaced, but verify disc thickness and pad condition directly rather than relying solely on the clean 2026 result. Tyre wear has been a recurring theme across multiple tests, with both front tyres repeatedly worn to the legal limit and a cut noted on the nearside rear. Inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns that could indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues. The offside headlamp dipped beam failure in the 2023 failure test also warrants a quick functional check, as electrical faults on small Italian hatchbacks can be intermittent and frustrating to trace.