2014 Fiat 500 L 1.6L Diesel · WP14 KCY

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension components and tyre management. The most recent test on May 29, 2026, at 94,461 miles flagged play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and an offside front tyre worn excessively on the inner edge. This follows a recurring issue from May 2025 at 80,142 miles where the same inner edge wear was noted, suggesting an unresolved alignment fault. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of distance, with roughly 15,000 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 14,300 miles between 2025 and 2026. While the mileage suggests regular use, the history of perishing tyres in earlier years points to instances where the car may have sat stationary for long periods, leading to rubber degradation despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension geometry, as the repeated reports of worn bushes and current ball joint play indicate a persistent alignment issue or component fatigue. The inner-edge wear on the offside front tyre requires a professional wheel alignment check to prevent premature failure of any new rubber. Additionally, the age of all remaining tyres should be checked for cracking or splitting, as the 2022 and 2023 records show a history of severe tyre perishing across multiple axles.