2014 ABARTH 6951.4L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 24 February 2026 at 12,755 miles, though the maintenance trend presents a mixed picture. The tester flagged front service brakes fluctuating and front brake discs worn, pitted, or scored during this recent assessment. The car initially failed on 20 February 2026 due to excessive exhaust carbon monoxide emissions at idle and fast idle, alongside the same brake defects. The emissions fault was rectified within four days to achieve the pass, yet the front brake disc wear remains an ongoing concern. This pattern of recurring elevated CO emissions also appears in the March 2022 failure, suggesting an intermittent issue with the exhaust system or combustion efficiency that demands scrutiny. The recorded mileage of 12,755 miles equates to roughly 1,063 miles per year, indicating exceptionally light use. A significant gap exists between the March 2022 test at 9,454 miles and the April 2025 test at 11,302 miles, during which the vehicle covered just 1,848 miles over a three-year period. Prolonged standing likely contributed to the rear tyre perishing and nail damage flagged in 2022, and it accelerates the risk of brake disc corrosion and pitting from surface rust. Such low annual mileage spares consumables from typical wear but introduces risks associated with long-term storage and lack of regular operation. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the front brake discs for scoring and pitting, as the tester explicitly flagged them as worn in February 2026. The repeated exhaust carbon monoxide failures in 2022 and 2026 warrant a comprehensive check of the catalytic converter and exhaust system integrity. Given the documented rear tyre perishing in 2022 and the vehicle's history of sitting stationary, a thorough inspection of all tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking is essential. Verifying the headlamp aim is also necessary, as the tester noted it was set too high during the February 2026 failure.