2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YS14 XJL

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in April 2026 at 48,190 miles, the car presented with new advisories for both front tyres showing inner edge wear. This suggests an alignment issue or suspension geometry fault remains unaddressed. The corrosion on both rear coil springs has persisted as an advisory since at least 2024, indicating that the owner is ignoring known structural component degradation despite multiple annual inspections. At 12 years old, the recorded 48,190 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage explains the relatively low wear on drivetrain components, but the data shows a period of higher activity between April 2023 and April 2024, where the car covered over 4,000 miles in twelve months. The failure in April 2023 at 37,084 miles due to thin front brake pads and worn suspension bushes suggests that when the vehicle is driven, basic maintenance is often neglected until an MOT failure occurs. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension closely, as the previous record flagged excessively worn rear bushes on both lower suspension arms. The inner edge wear on the front tyres noted in 2026 necessitates a professional alignment check to prevent further premature tyre failure. Furthermore, the water pump leak and exhaust flex deterioration identified in 2023 should be verified for signs of ongoing seepage or poor repair, as these are common failure points on this model. The recurring corroded rear coil springs should be monitored for structural fractures, as corrosion will eventually lead to a spring failure if not replaced.