2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WR59 DCO

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent test in April 2023 at 78,694 miles. This result showed no recorded defects or advisories, suggesting the mechanical and structural components met minimum standards at that time. While the history shows previous failures in 2021 and 2022, the subsequent passes indicate that any identified issues were addressed by the owner. The mileage data reveals a significant shift in usage patterns. Between April 2021 and April 2022, the car covered 32,959 miles in a single year, which is exceptionally high for a vehicle of this age. However, the usage dropped sharply thereafter, with only 5,157 miles recorded between the April 2022 and April 2023 tests. The current average of approximately 4,600 miles per year is low for a seventeen-year-old Fiat, but such periods of low use can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brakes, and internal corrosion despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must focus their inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floorpan, as low-mileage older Fiats often suffer from surface rust that progresses during stationary periods. Given the high-mileage burst in 2021, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints is necessary. Since the last recorded MOT is now over three years old, the buyer should also verify the condition of the brake discs for corrosion and the state of brake fluid to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated due to age or neglect during the low-usage period since 2023.