2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WP67 HVS

The 2018 FIAT 500 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 54,373 miles on 19 February 2026 with zero defects. That result is the strongest possible outcome on record. The vehicle has moved from a period of minor advisories and one failed test in 2023 to consecutive clean certificates in 2025 and 2026, indicating the last two keepers addressed outstanding items promptly and maintained the car to a reasonable standard. The mileage profile is consistent and unremarkable, which is a positive sign. The car has covered roughly 6,800 miles per year on average, accumulating 54,373 miles over eight years. The intervals between tests show steady use: 35,734 miles in April 2023, 42,888 miles in April 2024, 49,104 miles in April 2025, and 54,373 miles by February 2026. That equates to approximately 6,200 to 6,800 miles per annum in recent years with no sudden jumps or suspiciously long dormant periods. The annual testing cadence has been maintained without gaps, supporting the view of regular, everyday use rather than neglect or clocking concerns. A buyer should still inspect the front brake system in person. The April 2023 test flagged worn front pads on both the failed and passed entries at 35,734 miles, and while the subsequent clean passes suggest the pads and discs were replaced, there is no record of disc condition. Check for uneven disc thickness, lipping, or scoring, particularly if the car was driven on worn pads for any period before replacement. The two nail punctures in 2024 at 42,888 miles on the nearside front and rear tyres also warrant attention. Repeated punctures on the same side can indicate alignment issues, low tyre pressure habits, or a suspension tracking problem. Have the front and rear alignment and suspension bushes inspected, as the FIAT 500's compact wheelbase makes it sensitive to minor geometry deviations. Finally, examine the underside and sills for corrosion. The MOT record contains no structural advisories, but the car is now eight years old and Fiat's corrosion protection on the 500 has historically been adequate rather than exceptional. Pay particular attention to the rear subframe mounting points, inner wing seams, and the base of the front bulkhead. The clean 2026 result is reassuring, but a fresh MOT is only a snapshot. A pre-purchase inspection covering brake component age, tyre condition, suspension geometry, and underbody integrity will confirm whether the paper record reflects the car's true mechanical state.