2020 Fiat 500 Star 1.2L Petrol · WD20 DYB

The vehicle's recent MOT history indicates a worsening maintenance trend, moving from a clean record in 2023 to multiple failures and advisories in the most recent tests. While the car passed its most recent test on 11 September 2025 at 77,590 miles, the inspector flagged a worn front inner brake disc and an offside front tyre approaching the legal limit. These issues followed a failure just one day prior on 10 September 2025, where the tester identified a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber and brake pads measuring less than 1.5 mm thick. The mileage accumulation suggests heavy usage for a 2020 vehicle, averaging approximately 12,932 miles per year. The data shows a significant jump of 15,418 miles between the September 2024 test at 61,307 miles and the September 2025 test at 77,590 miles. This high annual mileage explains the accelerated wear on consumable components. The transition from a defect-free test in September 2023 at 45,889 miles to the frequent component failures seen in 2025 aligns with this increased mechanical demand. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The recurring advisories regarding pitted and scored brake discs across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggest that while parts are being replaced, the quality of maintenance or the frequency of replacement may be insufficient for the vehicle's high mileage. The serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber noted in September 2025 requires verification that the unit has been fully replaced rather than merely topped up or temporarily addressed. Further attention should be paid to the tyre condition and the front braking assembly. The presence of worn tyres and thin brake pads in the 2025 failure indicates a pattern of running consumables close to their absolute limit. Additionally, the inspector noted that an offside rear child seat prevented a full inspection of the adult seat belt, so the belt's integrity and the child seat's installation should be manually verified to ensure compliance.