2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YP66 EXO

The 2016 FIAT 500 presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 7 January 2026 at 47,049 miles resulting in a pass. The sole advisory recorded on that test was an offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edge, indicating a minor consumable wear item rather than a structural or mechanical concern. Looking back across the full record, the vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests, with only minor, easily rectified defects appearing in isolation. The maintenance trend is therefore stable, with no evidence of escalating or recurring mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation of approximately 4,705 miles per year over a decade is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the January 2023 test at 39,797 miles and the January 2026 test at 47,049 miles, the car covered just 7,252 miles over three years, averaging roughly 2,417 miles annually in that window. This suggests the vehicle has been used sparingly in recent years, which can reduce wear on drivetrain and suspension components but may also raise questions about prolonged periods of inactivity. The mileage record is clean with no anomalies or gaps, and the progression is consistent and plausible. The 2025 test at 44,254 miles flagged two advisories: tyre cracking or perishing on both front tyres and a minor exhaust gas leak from the central front exhaust section. These are typical age and use-related items on a small city car and do not indicate neglect, though the exhaust leak warrants attention if it has worsened since. The 2024 failure for a non-functioning offside front side repeater lamp was a trivial electrical item that was clearly corrected the same day, as a pass was recorded immediately after at the same mileage. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the condition of the front tyres, checking for uneven wear patterns that could point to tracking or suspension bush wear. The minor exhaust leak flagged in 2025 should be visually inspected for corrosion or cracking, particularly around joints and mounting points. Given the low annual mileage, it is worth checking whether brake discs and calipers show signs of surface corrosion from standing, and whether the underside exhibits any early corrosion on subframes or suspension mounting points that can develop on lightly used vehicles left stationary for extended periods.