2010 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WP60 OOU

The 2010 Fiat 500 currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 30 April 2026, passed at 61,222 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor faults rather than serious structural or mechanical deterioration. In the most recent inspection cycle, the vehicle failed on 30 April 2026 at 61,220 miles for a non-functioning nearside stop lamp and excessively worn upper shock absorber bushes on both rear corners, alongside a headlamp lens contamination advisory and a nearside front service brake fluctuation noted as not excessive. All four items were rectified before the pass certificate was issued two days later at 61,222 miles, indicating the previous owner addressed the failures promptly rather than neglecting them. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. Recorded at 61,222 miles today, the car has covered roughly 3,826 miles per year on average. The MOT record supports this pattern, showing 44,481 miles in April 2024 and 51,482 miles in April 2025, representing approximately 7,000 miles over twelve months, before slowing to just 9,740 miles over the following fourteen months leading to the April 2026 test. This suggests the vehicle has seen lighter use more recently, possibly short urban journeys or periods of limited use, which can contribute to corrosion-related issues on exhaust components and rubber bushes rather than high-mileage mechanical wear. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension. The April 2026 failure for excessively worn upper shock absorber bushes on both offside and nearside rear units is a recurring concern, as bush degradation often accelerates once wear begins. Inspect the condition of the shock absorber top mounts, coil springs for sag or cracking, and check whether the rear dampers are leaking fluid. The headlamp lens contamination flagged in the 2026 test, while not severe enough to fail, suggests the headlamp seals may be deteriorating, and a buyer should verify beam pattern clarity in both main and dipped modes. The nearside front service brake fluctuation advisory, though assessed as not excessive, warrants a road test to confirm the braking system operates without judder or uneven pull, and the front brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness and condition. The exhaust system also deserves attention. The April 2025 advisory for a corroded rear silencer indicates the exhaust has been deteriorating for at least a year, and a buyer should inspect the full exhaust for further corrosion, particularly around joints and mounting rubbers. The stop lamp failure in April 2026 was resolved, but a functionality check of all exterior lamps is prudent. Overall, the vehicle presents as a low-mileage example with no serious structural or safety-critical defects, but the pattern of recurring minor advisories and failures on suspension bushes and consumable items suggests routine preventative maintenance has been reactive rather than proactive.