Why Buy a Used Fiat 500?

Few small cars have the charm and character of the Fiat 500. Its retro-inspired design has made it one of the most recognisable and desirable city cars for well over a decade, and its compact size, low running costs and endless personalisation options have kept it a firm favourite.

The used market is where that appeal becomes most affordable, and it offers real breadth of choice. You can find the much-loved petrol 500, including the 1.0 mild-hybrid, alongside the 500 Hybrid and the fully electric 500e, so there is a used 500 to suit almost any driver and budget.

Any remaining manufacturer warranty transfers to you as the new keeper, and every Fiat 500 car at Vertu is prepared and checked before it reaches the forecourt. For a used car with genuine style and city-friendly running costs, the Fiat 500 is hard to beat.

Is the Used Fiat 500 a Good Buy?

Yes, particularly for city and short-commute drivers who want style without high costs. The choice of three distinct powertrains is the key thing to understand on the used market.

The long-running petrol Fiat 500 includes an economical 1.0-litre mild-hybrid producing 70PS, ideal for low-cost city motoring. The Fiat 500 Hybrid uses a 1.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine returning up to 53.3mpg. Meanwhile, the fully electric 500e, a separate model, offers up to 199 miles of range on its larger battery with zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving.

Every used Fiat 500 sold by Vertu is checked before it reaches the forecourt as part of our used car preparation process, covering no outstanding finance, no history as a taxi, and no salvage or write-off record. With that preparation and any remaining warranty, a used 500 is a low-risk, characterful buy.

Who Is the Used Fiat 500 Best For?

The 500's range suits several kinds of driver. The table below pairs four of them with the version that fits best.

What Is It Like to Own a Fiat 500 Car?

The 500 is designed to make small-car ownership feel special. Its compact dimensions make it effortless to park and thread through traffic, while the characterful, design-led cabin lifts it above more utilitarian rivals. Personalisation has always been central to the 500, so used examples come in a huge variety of colours and trims.

The 500 Hybrid and 500e feel a step more modern inside, with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and higher La Prima trims adding eco-leather seats, heated front seats and a wireless charger. The earlier petrol car offers a 7-inch touchscreen with smartphone mirroring on most versions.

Running costs stay low across the range, with the electric 500e cheapest of all to run for those who can charge at home. Once a 500 reaches Vertu it is inspected and prepared by our technicians before sale, including a battery-system check on the 500e, and servicing it through Vertu's colleagues helps protect any warranty still in place.

Fiat 500 Powertrains and Trims

The used 500 spans three powertrains, each with its own character. The table below sets out the key differences to help you choose.

*Actual economy, range and performance vary with weather, driving style, load and conditions, and used examples across the 500's long history differ considerably. Early generation 500 cars were also labelled as 500 hybrid. However, the table above refers to the 500 Hybrid sold along with the 500e. Refer to the listings above for their individual, recorded specs.

Fiat 500e Range and Charging

The fully electric 500e is offered with two battery sizes, and is the cheapest 500 to run for drivers who can charge at home. The table below sets out its key figures from Fiat's data.

*Actual range and charging times vary with weather, driving style, load, battery condition and charger output, so it is worth checking the state of health of any used electric example.

Why Buy a Used Fiat 500 from Vertu?

Every used Fiat 500 at Vertu goes through the same preparation before it reaches the forecourt, covered by our used car preparation policy. That means an HPI finance check, a full mechanical inspection, and confirmation the car has never been used as a taxi or recorded as a salvage or write-off.

If you're replacing an existing car, Vertu's part-exchange process gives a free, instant online valuation before you commit to anything, and finance options including PCP and HP are available on every used 500 in stock. Our finance explained guide covers how each option works in plain English.

For Fiat 500 price and availability, the most accurate route is a personalised quotation from your local dealership. To see the electric version alongside other EVs, explore our used electric Fiat range or the wider used Fiat lineup.

Find Your Used Fiat 500 at Vertu

Vertu stocks used Fiat 500 cars across its Fiat dealerships nationwide, spanning petrol, mild hybrid and fully electric versions and a range of trims. Browse the full range of used Fiat cars for sale online to see current availability. Once you're on the road, Vertu's Fiat servicing team keeps every example running to manufacturer standards, with fixed-price packages and manufacturer-trained technicians.

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