2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YP66 EXW

The 2016 FIAT 500 currently holds a safe roadworthiness rating, but the maintenance history reveals a clear trend of worsening condition and a lack of consistent upkeep. The most recent MOT test on 2025-09-13 at 23,187 miles was passed, indicating the car is mechanically sound at that point, yet this is a fragile baseline given the significant wear accumulation since then. The vehicle has experienced a series of failures, with the first serious defect occurring on 2024-10-02 at 22,478 miles, where the nearside rear tyre suffered a tear due to structural separation. This failure was followed by a second incident on 2023-10-09 at 21,519 miles, where the same tyre exhibited cracking or perishing, and the registration plate deteriorated despite the engine running correctly. These two incidents show a pattern of rapid mileage accumulation and recurring structural issues that have not been addressed or maintained, suggesting the owner has likely skipped basic upkeep and is now facing a risk of catastrophic failure. The mileage profile indicates that while the vehicle is approximately 10 years old with 23,187 recorded miles, the accumulation of wear has been disproportionately high compared to the age of the car. The data shows a gap between the first and second failed tests, where the second failure occurred at a much lower mileage than the first, but the third failure at 21,519 miles was still substantially higher than the previous two. This rapid progression of mileage, coupled with the repeated failure of a single component (the rear tyre) and the deterioration of the registration plate, suggests a lack of proper maintenance protocols. The vehicle may have been driven in conditions that accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension, and the lack of a clear history of regular servicing means that the mechanical integrity is now under considerable scrutiny. Given these findings, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to rule out structural risks and verify the condition of the critical components that have failed. The most immediate concern is the nearside rear tyre, which has suffered tears and cracking, and the registration plate, which has deteriorated and may be misread. The buyer should also assess the suspension and brakes, as the history indicates that these components have been subjected to stress and potential failure. A thorough visual inspection is required to check for corrosion, binding calipers, and structural integrity of the exhaust system, as the engine has been altered to recheck lights. The buyer must also verify that the tyres are properly inflated and that the wheel bearings and bushings have not been neglected, as the history shows a pattern of wear on these items. The overall assessment is that the vehicle is roadworthy but carries a high risk of mechanical failure due to the lack of maintenance history and the severe wear on the rear tyre.