Fiat 500 Star (2020)
2020 Fiat 500 Star
CarHunch analysed 1,130 real MOT records for the 2020 Fiat 500 Star. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Fiat 500 Star is more reliable than most cars on the road, with an 87.9% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. About 15% of these vehicles have picked up a dangerous defect at some point, which is below the typical concern threshold and shouldn't deter a buyer.
At nearly 27,000 miles median for a four-year-old car, these are relatively lightly used examples. The low failure rate of 0.53 per vehicle suggests the mechanicals hold up well, though the 3.2 advisories per car hint that minor wear items like bulbs and wipers need regular attention—budget for routine maintenance checks before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2020 Fiat 500 Star
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 1,107 | 87.7% | 0.54 |
| Other (2%) | 23 | 95.7% | 0.09 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Fiat 500 Star vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Fiat 500 Star vehicles fall between 15,914 and 42,801 miles.
2020 Fiat 500 Star — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,067 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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