2017 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WP67 HVC

The 2017 FIAT 500 presents a stable and largely improving mechanical trend at its most recent MOT on 27 April 2026, where it passed at 20,777 miles. The tester flagged only two minor advisories: a deteriorated rear registration plate and a front brake disc described as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened. Both are low-severity observations, and the overall pass with no major or dangerous defects indicates the car is currently roadworthy. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of very light use. The vehicle recorded 18,162 miles in April 2023, 18,990 miles by May 2024, 19,877 miles in April 2025, and 20,777 miles in April 2026. That equates to roughly 800 to 900 miles per year over the last three years, confirming the sub-2,300 annual average across its nine-year life. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the MOT dates align with regular annual testing, suggesting the car has been used consistently rather than sitting idle for extended periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the front brake discs and pads. The same advisory wording, worn, pitted, or scored, appeared in both the April 2025 and April 2026 tests, indicating a persistent surface condition that has not yet worsened to a failure point but warrants inspection for disc thickness and pad life. The recurring rear plate deterioration is cosmetic and easily replaced. More telling is the pattern of tyre defects in the 2025 test, where both front tyres were flagged for wear and perishing, and the 2024 test noted cracking or perishing on the nearside front. Combined with the low annual mileage, this suggests the tyres may be ageing out rather than wearing out, so a buyer should check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare for dry rot and consider replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. The 2025 test also recorded an oil leak described as not excessive. No repeat appeared in 2026, which could mean the leak was addressed or remained minor enough to escape re-flagging. A buyer should inspect the engine and gearbox area for fresh oil residue, paying particular attention to the rocker cover gasket and oil filter housing, common leak points on this engine. The 2023 wiper blade failure was a one-off and unlikely to recur, but confirming the condition of both wipers and the screen wash system is a quick and worthwhile check. Overall, the record points to a carefully used city car with no structural or serious mechanical red flags, but the tyre ageing and persistent front disc condition deserve a thorough in-person inspection before purchase.