2018 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WR18 BNA

The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy condition following a clean pass in November 2025 at 42,964 miles. This recent result indicates an improving maintenance trend compared to previous years, as the owner successfully addressed mechanical defects identified in earlier tests. While the history shows recurring minor issues, the most recent inspection recorded no defects, suggesting the immediate mechanical state is currently maintained to a passing standard. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,370 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the car covered 18,629 miles, maintaining a steady usage of roughly 6,200 miles annually. This low mileage generally suggests less mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or surface corrosion on brake hardware if the vehicle sits satured for extended periods between tests. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as the nearside front ball joint and dust cover were flagged for wear in both 2022 and 2023. The 2023 test at 31,472 miles specifically noted play in the offside ball joint, which indicates a history of steering-related component wear. Additionally, the record shows a pattern of replacing tyres due to edge wear, as seen in 2022 and 2024. This suggests a potential wheel alignment issue that may require verification to prevent premature wear on any new rubber. The braking system also warrants attention following the late 2022 failure due to pitted front discs and thin pads. While these appear to have been rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the buyer should verify the current thickness of the pads and check for any caliper binding or seizing. Given the low mileage, the primary risks remain age-related degradation of suspension bushes and rubber components rather than high-mileage mechanical failure.