2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YP66 JYJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of deferred repairs on significant wear items. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 74,641 miles resulted in a pass, it highlighted recurring issues with tyre wear and suspension components. The overall trend is stable in terms of passing, yet several underlying mechanical concerns like sub-frame corrosion and strut bushing wear have persisted across multiple years without evidence of comprehensive replacement or remedial treatment. At 74,641 miles, this ten-year-old Fiat has covered an annual average of approximately 7,500 miles, which is consistent with low-intensity usage for a city car. The record shows consistent annual testing, though a significant mileage gap occurred between January 2024 and January 2025 where the vehicle covered over 4,400 miles. The failure in January 2025 at 69,696 miles indicated multiple mechanical failures, suggesting that the owner only performs the minimum work required to pass the MOT test annually. A prospective buyer should focus on the rear sub-frame, which has been flagged as corroded but not seriously weakened since at least 2024. While not yet a point of failure, surface rust on structural components often progresses over time. Additionally, the offside front Macpherson strut pins and lower suspension arm bushes have been noted as worn for three consecutive years. These suspension components are likely to require replacement soon to prevent noise and further degradation of steering geometry. The braking system also shows signs of reactive maintenance, with fluctuating brakes, pitted discs, and thin pads leading to a failure in 2025. The recurring mention of perished tyres and those worn to the legal limit across several tests indicates that consumables are only replaced when they reach a failure threshold. A thorough inspection of the current tyre tread depth and the condition of the brake discs is essential to ensure no immediate expenditure is required following the purchase.