2016 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YR16 ABK

The vehicle's maintenance trend is worsening, moving from a clean history into a period of increasing mechanical degradation. While the most recent test on 27 March 2026 at 102,381 miles resulted in a pass, the tester identified several significant advisories that suggest a decline in the condition of the braking and suspension systems. The presence of multiple corroded brake pipes and a broken handbrake cable bracket indicates that the vehicle is beginning to suffer from age-related deterioration that was not present in earlier years. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical ten-year usage pattern, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 24,079 miles in 2019 to the current 102,381 miles in 2026. This regular usage explains the gradual onset of wear on consumable items, though the jump from 74,763 miles in April 2024 to 90,694 miles in April 2025 shows a slightly higher annual usage of over 15,000 miles, which coincides with the emergence of more frequent mechanical failures. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and the underside of the vehicle. The MOT history shows a recurring issue with brake pipe corrosion, with the April 2025 test flagging both rear pipes and the March 2026 test recording corrosion on the offside front, nearside rear, and offside rear pipes. This pattern suggests the corrosion is spreading. The tester also noted surface corrosion on the rear axle beam in the latest test, which requires close monitoring to ensure it does not progress to structural perforation. Suspension components also require careful scrutiny. The vehicle has a history of fractured coil springs, specifically noted in the April 2022 failure and the April 2025 failure. Additionally, the nearside front lower suspension arm bush was flagged as worn in the March 2026 test, following a similar advisory in April 2025. The repeated mentions of tyres wearing on inner edges, dating back to 2019, suggest that wheel alignment or tracking issues have been a long-standing characteristic of this vehicle's operation.