2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto 1.4L Petrol · LY57 HOW

The vehicle presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record, culminating in a clear pass at the April 2026 MOT with 44,748 miles on the clock. The DVSA database shows zero advisories or failure items across every recorded test since October 2022. The sole anomaly is the October 2024 failure at 40,054 miles, which lists no specific defects and likely stems from an administrative error or an immediate rectification before the successful December 2024 retest. This unbroken run of clean certificates indicates disciplined upkeep and suggests the previous keeper addressed wear items before they reached the legal limit. Mileage accumulation remains notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,600 miles annually. The odometer advanced just 2,420 miles between the October 2022 and October 2023 tests, then covered 6,533 miles over the following twelve months. Usage dropped again to 4,592 miles across the sixteen months leading to the April 2026 inspection. Such sporadic, low-volume driving typically points to weekend use or extended periods standing idle. While reduced mileage preserves major drivetrain components, it frequently accelerates degradation in static parts. Brake discs often develop surface pitting from lack of use, and tyre compounds harden long before the tread wears down. A prospective buyer should direct attention to age-related deterioration rather than mileage-driven wear. Inspect the brake discs for heavy lip formation or corrosion, and check that the calipers slide freely without binding after periods of inactivity. Examine all suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links for perishing or cracking, as rubber degrades with time regardless of distance covered. The MultiAir engine relies on strict oil change intervals to protect its electro-hydraulic valve actuation system, so verify that annual servicing continued even during low-mileage years. Operate the convertible roof through multiple cycles to confirm the hydraulic rams and fabric seals remain watertight and free of mechanical hesitation.