2016 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · M33 EDM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening trajectory regarding structural corrosion. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 39,874 miles, the tester identified corrosion on the rear sub-frame. This represents a significant escalation from the September 2024 test, where only the coil springs were flagged. The presence of sub-frame corrosion indicates that environmental degradation is beginning to affect structural components despite the low mileage. At approximately ten years old, this de-registered era Abarth 595 shows exceptionally low mileage, averaging roughly 4,000 miles per year. This low usage pattern explains the lack of major mechanical wear items, but it often correlates with the onset of rust. Vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from accelerated corrosion on the underbody due to a lack of heat generation from regular driving use. Between September 2023 and September 2025, the car covered less than 9,300 miles, yet the recorded issues progressed from minor spring rust to structural mounting points. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame to determine the depth of the corrosion noted in 2025. While the tester deemed it not yet seriously weakened, surface rust on sub-frames can transition rapidly to structural failure. The buyer should also examine the rear coil springs, as they have been flagged for corrosion in consecutive years (2024 and 2025), suggesting they may be prone to internal fractures. Furthermore, the 2023 failure regarding an insecurely mounted offside rear brake caliper should be verified to ensure the repair was permanent and that no binding or play remains in the braking assembly.