2014 Fiat 500C 1.2L Petrol · WR64 UPA

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift towards developing structural and suspension issues. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 48,073 miles passed, it introduced multiple critical advisories that were absent in the previous two years. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a list of defects in 2025 suggests the vehicle is beginning to suffer from age-related degradation despite its low usage. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old car, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 38,722 miles and the September 2025 test at 48,073 miles, the vehicle covered 9,351 miles, indicating consistent but light-frequency use. This low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it often accelerates the deterioration of rubber components and metalwork. The 2025 record confirms this through the perishing of rear tyres and oxidation of metal parts, which often occurs when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and coil springs. The September 2025 advisory flagged corrosion on the sub-frame which, while not yet weakened, represents a progressive structural risk that could compromise the vehicle in the future. The recurring misting of the front shock absorbers, first noted in 2022 and persisting through 2025, indicates the seals are failing and the units will soon require replacement. The rear tyres also require immediate attention for deep cracking or sidewall damage, as the tester explicitly noted rubber rot due to low use. Although the front brake discs were replaced following the 2022 failure, the current state of the braking system should be checked for rust or seized calipers from low mileage. The shift from clean records to multiple structural and suspension advisories indicates the car is entering a phase where preventative maintenance is necessary to prevent expensive mechanical failures.