2014 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · YT64 NHG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and suspension integrity. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 75,469 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior. That failure identified critical issues including perished rear tyres, an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm bush, and significant corrosion on the rear axle. The fact that the rear axle required immediate attention to pass suggests that the owner only addresses faults upon inspection failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 68,065 miles and April 2026 at 75,469 miles, the car covered roughly 7,400 miles. This low annual usage often accelerates the degradation of rubber components, such as the perished tyres and worn bushes flagged in the latest records, as these parts suffer from age and environmental exposure rather than mileage-driven wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the undercarriage to assess the extent of the surface corrosion noted in 2024 and the deeper axle corrosion found in 2026. The recurring mention of rust on the coil springs and axle indicates that the structural integrity of the rear assembly is vulnerable to rapid deterioration. You should also verify that the front suspension bushes identified in the April failure have been replaced with high-quality parts, as worn components here directly compromise handling precision and safety.