So took my 500 (13k miles) into the local dealership for its 3rd annual service and its first mot i chose the date exactly 3 years from its first registration all went well until i was advised that it had failed the MOT due to excessive wear on the nearside ball joint i suggested that the 2+1 year warranty should cover this but was told this had expired on the previous day at midnight and the "lifetime warranty" sold by the dealership did not cover suspension parts. Various attempts to get Fiat to contribute towards the repair costs have been rejected and after 3 weeks of no car have resorted to having the repair and fresh mot done at a local independent garage. Very frustrating experience and not likely to purchase again