2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YP13 MFU

The 2013 Fiat 500 presents a broadly improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 5 March 2026 at 72,405 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a marked contrast to the preceding years, where the car repeatedly failed on a cluster of suspension, structural, and minor electrical items. The most recent test suggests the previous owner addressed the backlog of issues before the current certificate was issued. The vehicle has covered roughly 5,570 miles per year over thirteen years, which is notably low for its age. The mileage progression shows a steady climb from 68,191 miles on 18 November 2024 to 72,405 miles by 5 March 2026, representing approximately 4,200 miles in just under sixteen months. This is consistent with regular, light use rather than long periods of dormancy, and the MOT record is sufficiently frequent to confirm ongoing operation rather than neglect through storage. A buyer should still approach the suspension and structural components with caution. The offside front lower suspension arm rear bush was flagged as worn across three consecutive tests spanning November 2024 to March 2025, indicating a recurring consumable wear point that may have been replaced ahead of the 2026 pass but warrants physical inspection for play. The offside rear coil spring was noted as corroded in November 2024, and the rear axle itself was flagged for corrosion in the same period. Surface corrosion on a thirteen-year-old city car is common, but a close visual check of the rear axle, spring mounts, and subframe for deeper pitting or structural thinning remains prudent. The braking and steering systems also demand attention. Play in the steering rack inner joints on both fronts was recorded in November 2024, and the offside rear brake cable bracket was insecure at the same time. Both items were absent from the 2026 record, implying repair, yet a road test should confirm there is no vagueness at the straight-ahead or uneven braking pull. The defective central rear exhaust mounting noted in 2024 has likewise cleared, but a brief inspection of the exhaust hangers and rubber mounts will verify the repair has held. Overall, the record points to a car that has recently been brought up to standard, though the history of corrosion and wear items justifies a thorough in-person mechanical inspection before purchase.