2015 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · F27 JJT

Overall roadworthiness currently stands satisfactory. The most recent test on 17 April 2025 at 49,731 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, establishing a stable maintenance trend across the visible history. Prior to that, the vehicle showed anomalous fail results in 2024 but without any logged mechanical defects, and the subsequent pass confirms no ongoing deterioration. The mileage pattern reflects light use for an eleven-year-old car. From the September 2023 test at 42,779 miles to the May 2024 failure at 45,330 miles the car covered just 2,551 miles over eight months. A mere seven miles separated the two June 2024 tests at 45,337 miles. By the April 2025 pass at 49,731 miles total accumulation was 4,394 miles across ten months, averaging well below typical annual figures. The sparse record shows no defect advisories, suggesting previous owners kept basic consumables within limits, though the twin 2024 fails without defects hint at administrative or presentation issues rather than neglected upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural and mechanical components that low-mileage standing can obscure. The tester logged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion, yet rubber components perish with age regardless of distance. Examine the front suspension arms for cracked bushes, check rear brake calipers for binding after a short road test, and inspect the subframe and sills for surface rust to confirm structural integrity. The Abarth's turbo exhaust system warrants a visual check for leaks or weakened hangers despite clean exhaust emissions results. The sequence of tests shows the keeper in early 2024 visited the test station twice within three weeks, with a fail then pass on the same day, a pattern suggesting either a misfiled application or a rectification of a non-mechanical compliance item. Such behaviour does not indicate skipped servicing. Obtain the full DVSA failure reasons to clarify the anomalous entries before purchase.