2020 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NK20 KCE

The 2020 FIAT 500 holds a current MOT valid from 8 April 2026 at 30,809 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the most recent test flagged a recurring theme. Both front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened. This advisory did not appear in the clean 2023 pass at 14,931 miles, suggesting disc degradation has developed over the last three years. The car has passed every test on record, but the pattern of minor advisories is slowly accumulating rather than resolving. The mileage profile is unusually low for a six-year-old city car. It has covered just 30,809 miles since 2020, averaging roughly 5,135 miles per year. The annual increments are consistent, moving from 14,931 miles in April 2023 to 20,251 in April 2024, then to 25,615 in April 2025 and 30,809 by April 2026. There are no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps. This steady, low-mileage accumulation points to short urban journeys rather than long periods standing idle, which is a positive indicator for mechanical wear. The advisory history reveals a pattern of minor rubber and braking items rather than major structural defects. Rear tyres were flagged for cracking and perishing in April 2025, and the offside front tyre received the same advisory in April 2024, when the parking brake also failed on efficiency. That brake fault was rectified before the retest on the same day, so it appears to have been a one-off adjustment rather than a chronic fault. Combined with the recent front disc advisory, it suggests the braking system has had only light use but may suffer from surface corrosion typical of short-trip driving. A buyer should inspect all four tyres closely for sidewall cracking and age-related perishing, even if tread depth remains legal, and check the front discs for lipping, scoring, or uneven wear. Beyond the flagged items, a physical inspection should focus on the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, as low-mileage cars used in town are prone to surface rust from road salt. The rear brake components and parking brake linkage deserve attention given the 2024 failure. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for deterioration, as rubber perishing has already appeared on the tyres. Overall, the record shows a car that has been kept roadworthy with no dangerous faults, but one where routine rubber and braking consumables are now requiring closer monitoring.