2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WR12 FVM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural and suspension integrity. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 67,430 miles, this followed a failure just two miles prior due to critical defects. The progression from a damaged nearside front spring mounting in 2024 to a significantly reduced structural strength in early 2026 indicates that corrosion is accelerating on the vehicle's chassis-related load-bearing components. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 67,430 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the records, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between January 2025 and 2026. However, the low mileage does not correlate with good mechanical condition; instead, it appears to have contributed to the oxidation of metal components and rubber degradation. The history suggests that the vehicle is only maintained when a failure occurs rather than through preventative care. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and Macpherson struts, as corrosion has been a recurring advisory and failure point for at least three years. The tester flagged significant damage to the nearside front suspension spring mounting in 2026, which is a serious structural concern. Attention should also be paid to the offside front brake hose for swelling and ferrule corrosion, and the rear coil springs which have shown consistent corrosion across multiple tests. The recurring appearance of low coolant levels in recent tests also suggests a persistent leak that remains to be definitively addressed.