The FIAT 500 (2008-16) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.2 8V SS 69 EU5 S DUALOGIC AUTO5 is a small three-door city car made for easy parking and manoeuvring around busy UK streets. Its cheerful retro-inspired styling stands out among compact hatchbacks, and the automatic gearbox can ease stop-start traffic. It is a fashionable runabout, rather than a particularly practical family car. In mycarcheck.com checks, this exact Fiat 500 version attracted 81 look-ups covering 49 different VINs, a useful sample of cars seen by shoppers. The average private-sale valuation was £5,400, with an average recorded mileage of 40,000 miles and annual use of around 4,000 miles. Cars had typically had just over two previous keepers. Compared with rivals such as the Toyota Aygo and Volkswagen up!, the Fiat’s distinctive looks and easy-to-drive nature are key attractions. It suits singles, couples and newer drivers wanting an urban car, though check space and condition before buying.