Used Fiat 500: What to Know Before You Buy
An iconic, retro-styled city car, also available fully electric.
Why people choose the Fiat 500
City cars are usually the cheapest option to insure, fuel, and park, making them a common choice for new drivers or a second car for short local journeys.
What to check on a used 500
Rear space and boot capacity are the main trade-offs — make sure it genuinely suits your regular journeys, not just your budget.
This is on top of the usual used-car checks that apply to any vehicle — see our full pre-purchase inspection guide for the complete list.
Fiat as a brand
Fiat is an Italian brand best known for small, characterful city cars, with distinctive retro styling on its most popular model.
- Characterful, distinctive design
- Easy to park and manoeuvre in tight city spaces
- Low purchase prices on older examples
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