2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WP13 FZX

The 2013 Fiat 500 presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean pass recorded at the most recent test on 2026-03-09 at 51,032 miles. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration across the five-year MOT window. The March 2026 pass followed two consecutive clean passes in March 2025 and March 2024, with the only anomaly being a failed test on 2025-03-05 at 50,679 miles where the DVSA system logged no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentational failure rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation has been exceptionally low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows 49,489 miles at the March 2023 test, rising to 50,001 miles by March 2024, then 50,679 miles in March 2025, and 51,032 miles by March 2026. That equates to roughly 353 miles per year over the last three years. Such limited use implies long stationary periods, which commonly accelerate perishable component degradation such as tyre sidewall cracking, flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and corroded exhaust or suspension mounting points despite the absence of recorded advisories. A buyer should commission a physical inspection focused on components the MOT history does not capture. The tester logged no advisories on brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, or structural corrosion, but standing time at this low annual mileage risks hidden binding calipers and underbody rust. We recommend a ramp inspection of subframe integrity, brake hose condition, and coolant or fluid contamination before purchase. The clean MOT lineage with no recurring defects points to a vehicle spared heavy use, though the 2025-03-05 failure with zero defects warrants confirmation that the V5C and DVLA records align. Previous keepers appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline. Verify in person that low mileage has not masked deteriorated rubber components or flat battery condition.