2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WR14 AWV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in October 2025 at 59,720 miles, the tester identified multiple minor defects including an insecure position lamp and a missing exhaust back box clamp. The pattern of failures and recurring advisories over the last two years suggests that components are often only addressed when they reach the point of legal failure rather than being replaced during a scheduled service interval. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 59,720 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low usage explains the recurring issues with perishing rubber and corroded components. Between September 2023 (56,806 miles) and October 2024 (59,288 miles), the car covered only 2,482 miles. Such infrequent use often leads to degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the repeated reports of cracked tyres and perished brake hoses across multiple test records. A buyer must inspect the suspension geometry closely, as the record consistently flags uneven wear on the inner edges of the front tyres across 2023, 2024, and 2025. This indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension components, specifically following the 2024 failure for excessively worn shock absorber bushes and an anti-roll bar ball joint. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the 2024 failure for thin front pads, pitted discs, and fluctuating brakes suggests the front assembly has been run to exhaustion. The buyer should also verify that the rear brake hose corrosion noted in 2023 has been replaced and that the boot mechanism functions correctly.