2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YA63 CCU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of escalating structural and suspension concerns. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 82,182 miles, this followed a significant failure just twelve days prior. In that failure, the tester identified heavy corrosion across all four coil springs and the rear sub-frame. Although the sub-frame was noted as not being seriously weakened, the application of underseal prior to the pass suggests an attempt to manage existing surface rust rather than a comprehensive structural repair. The recorded mileage of 82,182 miles over 12 years represents an average usage of approximately 6,848 miles per annum, which is consistent with low-use city car patterns. The data shows a period of high activity between February 2024 and October 2025, where the vehicle covered over 5,000 miles in roughly twenty months. This recent increase in mileage likely correlates with the accelerated wear seen on components such as the offside front Macpherson strut top mount flagged in the late 2025 failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear sub-frame to ensure the recent underseal has not merely masked deeper structural decay. The previous failure of all four coil springs indicates the suspension is reaching the end of its functional life, necessitating a check for further sagging or cracks. Additionally, the February 2025 failure regarding high hydrocarbon emissions and marginal parking brake efficiency suggests the engine's fuel mixture or braking adjustment mechanism require close monitoring to prevent future failures.