2011 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · WV61 TFO

The vehicle presents a maintenance profile that shows a persistent trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 10 July 2025 at 107,802 miles resulted in a pass, the record shows the car failed just one day prior due to worn front tyres and a non-functional daytime running light. This pattern of failing on minor consumable items and addressing them immediately suggests a history of minimum-standard maintenance. The vehicle has frequently struggled with recurring issues, particularly regarding the exhaust system and suspension components, which have appeared in various forms across multiple years. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,187 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with a notable increase between January 2019 at 81,454 miles and March 2022 at 98,811 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of failures indicates that the vehicle often requires remedial work to meet minimum legal standards. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the underside of the vehicle due to a long-standing history of corrosion and leaks. The records show a persistent oil leak from a corroded sump dating back to 2015, and multiple instances of exhaust system corrosion and leaks, such as the major flexi-joint failure in March 2022. The suspension requires close scrutiny; the tester flagged various issues over the years, including corroded coil springs, worn Macpherson strut mountings, and failing shock absorbers. While many of these specific items were addressed following failures, the recurring nature of suspension bush and ball joint play suggests the chassis and mounting points should be inspected for structural integrity. Finally, the braking and tyre history indicates a tendency for components to be run close to their limits. The 2025 test flagged both front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges, and the 2015 record noted uneven brake application and a binding offside front caliper. Although these are consumable parts, the frequency with which they appear as failure points suggests that the vehicle's mechanical components may not be receiving regular preventative inspections.