2016 ABARTH 5951.4L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a significant recent decline in oversight. While the car passed its most recent test on 5 March 2026 at 35,303 miles, this followed a major failure just two days prior at 35,302 miles. That failure revealed critical defects, including a fractured offside front road wheel, an inoperative engine management light, and structural failures in both rear tyres. Although the wheels were noted as slightly distorted in the subsequent pass, the transition from a total failure to a pass suggests a reactive maintenance approach where major faults are only addressed when forced by the testing environment. The' profile indicates this is a low use vehicle, averaging approximately 3,530 miles per year over its ten-year lifespan. Between March 2023 (31,558 miles) and March 2025 (34,263 miles), the car covered only 2,705 miles. Such low annual mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. This is evidenced by the 2025 advisory regarding perishing and cracking rear tyres. The gap in mileage between 2025 and 2026 suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which correlates with the sudden tyre separations and mechanical issues noted in the recent history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and artwork assemblies. The nearside rear wheel bearing was flagged as noisy in both 2024 and 2025, and the offside front lower suspension arm musical was noted as worn in 2025, indicating components are nearing the end of life. Given the fractured and distorted road wheels recorded in March 2026, the integrity of the wheel hubs and steering geometry should be verified to ensure no hidden impact damage exists beyond the wheels themselves. Additionally, the interior faults, such as the broken seat backrest and deteriorated door handle, suggest a general lack of cosmetic and mechanical attention that should be weighed against the low mileage.