2022 Fiat 500E LA Prima Electric · YF72 NNY

The defining mechanical story of this 2022 Fiat 500e La Prima is one of minimal recorded intervention since it first appeared for testing, with a single MOT pass on 2 September 2025 and no prior failures, advisories, or retests on the DVSA record. The car has only been presented for examination once, which means the current pass is also the baseline against which any future deterioration will be measured. What is notable within that single test is the consistent advisory pattern relating to tyre condition: all three recorded advisories concern cuts in the nearside front, nearside rear, and offside front tyres, each noted as not deep enough to reach the ply or cords under Section 5.2.3 (d) (i). While individually these are minor items, the fact that three of the four road wheels were flagged in a single visit suggests a pattern of kerbing, pothole strikes, or general urban surface damage rather than isolated wear, and this should be treated as the primary mechanical talking point for any prospective purchase. Against an age of roughly four years, the recorded mileage of 10,761 miles equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 2,690 miles, which is notably low for the period. There are no gaps in the testing timeline to indicate a long SORN period, and the first MOT falls at the three-year threshold applicable to vehicles first registered from 2022 onwards, so the car has likely been in light but consistent use. Mechanically, low annual mileage on an electric vehicle of this type reduces wear on friction components such as brake discs and pads, which are less aggressively used due to regenerative braking, but it can bring its own concerns around standing-related degradation of tyres, suspension bushes, and underbody components exposed to moisture without regular driving to dry them out. The tyre cuts already recorded are consistent with light use on urban surfaces rather than long-distance motorway running. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a close physical inspection of all four tyres, including the offside rear which did not receive an advisory but should be checked for matching sidewall or tread damage, as a pattern of cuts on three corners frequently indicates the fourth has been replaced and may also have been affected. On a test drive, listen for any steering vagueness or pulling that could suggest kerbing damage has translated into wheel misalignment, and inspect the sidewalls carefully for bulges or exposed cord, particularly on the nearside front which often takes the brunt of kerb contact. The 500e uses a relatively soft suspension set-up, so pay attention to any clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces that could indicate compromised bushes or top mounts, items which commonly surface on low-mileage vehicles that have spent long periods parked. Beyond the tyres, a low-mileage electric Fiat 500 of this age warrants attention to the high-voltage 12V auxiliary battery, the charging port and cable condition, and the condition of the underbody protection panels, which can be dislodged or cracked by the same kerbing incidents that produced the recorded tyre damage. On the move, verify that the regenerative braking function operates smoothly and that the conventional brakes respond without binding or judder, as calipers can seize during periods of light use. Finally, confirm that the tyre cuts have not progressed since the September 2025 test and consider budgeting for a full set of four new tyres if any sidewall damage has deepened, given that the advisory pattern already covers three corners of the car.