ABARTH 5002014 · 1.4L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 46,502 miles passed, it flagged issues with a noisy exhaust and front tyres worn to the legal limit. This follows a multi-year trend of exhaust-related advisories that appeared in every test since at least 2021. The recurring nature of these faults suggests the owner only addresses components when they approach a failure threshold. At 12 years old, the Abarth 500 has covered significantly less mileage than the average UK car, averaging approximately 3,875 miles per year. The accumulation is consistent across the intervals, with roughly 1,825 miles driven between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests. This low usage typically implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain components, but it often leads to rubber-based components degrading or corrosion developing while the vehicle sits, which is consistent with the rust issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the exhaust system and structural points. The record shows persistent corrosion on the rear exhaust box and second skin dating back to 2021, alongside a previously corroded rear brake pipe that was obscured by grease. This grease can hide structural decay from the tester. Additionally, the suspension has shown signs of wear, including worn rear upper shock absorber bushes in 2023 and an offside front arm bush in 2021. These components should be checked for further cracking or perished rubber that the low mileage might not have highlighted. The braking system also requires attention as thin rear pads were flagged in both 2022 and 2024. Given the low mileage, these pads may be suffering from sticking calipers or inactivity rather than high mileage. The 2025 advisory regarding uneven wear on the front tyres also indicates a potential alignment issue or suspension geometry that should be verified to prevent premature wear of new tyres.