2019 Fiat 500 Rockstar 1.2L Petrol · GU69 VTG

The most recent MOT on 2026-01-20 recorded a pass with one minor defect: slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)). This is a safety-critical component affecting steering and stability, requiring inspection for wear or damage. No other defects were noted at 38,401 miles, but the vehicle’s age and mileage suggest it has been driven sparingly. A recurring pattern of tyre wear appears in the 2025 MOT entries. Both front tyres were recorded as worn close to the legal limit and unevenly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e)) in January 2025, with a failed MOT on 2025-01-20 also citing this issue. While the 2026 MOT shows no tyre-related defects, the prior history indicates potential problems with alignment, suspension geometry, or driving habits. The 2025-01-20 failure also included a supplementary restraint system warning lamp fault (7.1.6 (a)), which was resolved by the next MOT. The trend shows mixed results : the 2024 and 2023 MOTs were clean, but 2025 and 2026 entries reveal recurring tyre wear and a new suspension issue. The suspension ball joint defect is the most serious recent finding, as it could compromise handling. However, the vehicle’s low mileage (38,401 miles over 7 years, ~5,486 miles per year) suggests light use or periods of inactivity , which may mask wear on high-mileage components but could lead to issues like corrosion or uneven tyre wear.