2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WR13 OFT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 62,227 miles identified a minor exhaust leak at the central front flexi-section, the car passed the inspection. The overall trend shows a stable condition where mechanical faults are addressed only after they fail or reach an advisory threshold, evidenced by the significant failure in August 2023. At 62,227 miles, this thirteen-year-old Fiat has significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces as seen in the record. Between July 2022 at 49,010 miles and August 2024 at 57,992 miles, the vehicle covered fewer than 9,000 miles, suggesting it may sat stationary for extended periods, which likely contributed to the corrosion and perishing noted in the reports. A buyer must scrutinise the suspension and braking systems, as the record consistently flagged corrosion on all four coil springs between 2022 and 2023. The tester also identified worn suspension arm bushes and a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber during the 2023 failure. The brakes show a recurring history of being pitted and scored across multiple years, indicating that the vehicle is not driven frequently enough to keep the rotors clean, or that the owner delays replacing components until necessary. The physical inspection should also focus on the exhaust flexi-section mentioned in the 2025 test to ensure the leak has not worsened. Given the history of perishing tyres, bulges, and structural cuts in the rubber, a thorough check of the current tyre age and sidew integrity is essential, as the low mileage does not exempt the vehicle from age-related decay of these plastic and rubber parts.