2017 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WT17 MXN

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in October 2025, but the test record reveals a clear and worsening maintenance trend. While the 2021 test noted only a minor oil leak, the October 2025 test at 21,444 miles flagged the same oil leak condition alongside significant new advisories: all four tyres showing damage or perishing, and both front brake discs worn, pitted, and scored. The persistent and expanding tyre defects across consecutive years, now affecting all wheels, indicate deteriorating rubber from age and environmental exposure rather than simple wear, compounded by a recurring minor oil leak and newly degraded braking components. The recorded mileage of 21,444 over approximately nine years equates to an exceptionally low average of roughly 2,383 miles annually. The MOT history shows steady, slow accumulation from 9,451 miles in October 2021 to 21,444 miles in October 2025, suggesting intermittent or very light use rather than consistent daily driving. This pattern of low annual mileage, combined with the progressive appearance of age-related faults like tyre perishing and a persistent oil leak, points to a vehicle that has likely stood unused for extended periods, accelerating the degradation of rubber seals and tyres. A buyer must physically inspect the four tyres for the specific damage described—cracking, perishing, and sidewall deterioration—as this is a recurring, unresolved issue. The worn front brake discs, while not yet a failure, are nearing the end of their service life and will require imminent replacement. The ongoing minor oil leak, though not currently excessive, should be investigated to locate the source, commonly a dried or failing seal around the front of the engine, a problem exacerbated by lack of regular use. No structural corrosion or suspension defects have been recorded, but the documented wear pattern demands a focused check on consumable items directly linked to the MOT advisories.