2022 Fiat 500X 1.3L Petrol · YB71 RBO

The most recent MOT in October 2025 passed at 21,288 miles, but it carried advisory notes for a nail in the nearside rear tyre and for both rear brake discs being heavily pitted. This is the first time any defects have appeared, as the previous test a year earlier at 16,242 miles was entirely clean. The main pattern here is a move from a perfect bill of health to corrosion-related wear on the rear brakes. Pitted brake discs are often a sign of the car standing unused for long periods, especially in damp conditions. The nail in the tyre is a separate item, but it does suggest the vehicle may have been driven on less-than-perfect roads or simply picked up a puncture during infrequent use. The condition trend looks to be worsening, but only mildly. The disc pitting has developed between the two tests, and the lack of any other new faults suggests the deterioration is slow. However, if the car continues to be used infrequently, corrosion could spread to other brake components or suspension elements. The recorded mileage of roughly 5,300 miles per year is well below average. Low mileage on a four-year-old vehicle can be a positive sign of gentle running, but combined with pitted discs, it also hints at periods of inactivity.