2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Diesel · WR09 LDF

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a failed MOT test in June 2025. While the car maintained a clean record in 2024, the most recent inspection indicates a significant decline in maintenance standards. The progression from light misting on shock absorbers in 2023 to a serious fluid leak and failure in 2025 suggests that mechanical components are being run to failure rather than proactively serviced. At 62,982 miles, the vehicle has covered a relatively low distance for its age, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. However, the service history shows inconsistent usage patterns, with a gap of over 2,000 miles between September 2023 and June 2024, followed by a rapid increase in the final year. This low-mileage profile often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and seals due to age, which is consistent with the suspension-related issues noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system, which has been a recurring point of failure since at least 2022. The history consistently flags worn suspension arm bushes and pins across both axles, indicating a likely requirement for an overhaul of the front end assembly. Furthermore, the offside front shock absorber requires immediate replacement due to a serious leak, and the exhaust system shows significant structural corrosion with a rotten clamp and corroded silencer that needs attention. The 2025 failure also highlights poor attention to basic maintenance, with illegal tread depths and sidewall damage recorded. Given the 2023 failure regarding way smoke emissions, the engine health should be verified to ensure the turbo or combustion system is not fundamentally compromised. Despite the low mileage, the recurring nature of these mechanical defects suggests the vehicle will require significant immediate investment to return it to a reliable roadworthy condition.