2017 ABARTH 5951.4L Petrol

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather rather than preventative care. The most recent test in March 2025 at 46,215 miles passed with a minor advisory regarding a nearside rear brake pipe that was inadequately clipped. While the car has passed its latest inspection, the history shows multiple failures related to consumables and electricals, suggesting that faults are often only addressed once they trigger an MOT failure. At 46,215 miles over nine years, the Abarth has a significantly lower-than-average mileage, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. However, the usage pattern is inconsistent. For instance, the vehicle covered only 400 miles between November 2022 and December 2022, but then accumulated nearly 10,000 miles in the two years leading up to early 2025. Such periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid ingress, which aligns with the recurring tyre and lighting issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system due to recurring indicators of wear. The tester flagged fluctuating front service brakes in November 2022 and imbalanced brakes in March 2020. These symptoms suggest potential issues with warped discs or sticking calipers. Additionally, the nearside rear brake pipe flagged in March 2025 requires physical verification for corrosion or improper securing to ensure it was properly rectified to prevent vibration-induced failure. The windscreen shows a persistent defect, appearing as an advisory in every test since at least 2022, indicating it has never been replaced despite visible cracks. The buyer should also check the engine management light status, which previously returned a failure in 2022, to ensure no hidden fault codes are currently stored in the ECU. Given the history of tyre failures for cuts and low tread, a thorough check of the current set of sidewalls is essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked neglected rubber aging.