ABARTH 5952016 · 1.4L PETROL

The 2016 Abarth 595 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 30 January 2026 at 56,293 miles with zero defects. That is a notably strong result for a ten-year-old car and the most recent entry is less than five months old, meaning the vehicle has a fresh certificate valid until 30 January 2027. The trajectory from 2023 through 2026 shows a clear resolution pattern. The February 2023 failure at 39,292 miles flagged an insecure driver's seat, headlamp aim, worn front discs, a distorted rear wheel and a worn nearside rear tyre. All of those items were rectified before the retest on the same date, and the subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025 show progressively fewer advisories, indicating the previous owner addressed defects promptly rather than deferring them. The mileage profile is low for the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 5,629 miles per year over ten years. The record shows a jump of 6,023 miles between the January 2024 test at 45,963 miles and the January 2025 test at 51,986 miles, suggesting a modest increase in use during that twelve-month window. The final interval from January 2025 to January 2026 adds only 4,307 miles, which is consistent with continued light use. No significant gaps appear between annual tests, and the mileage progression is steady and credible with no obvious anomalies or rollback risk. Despite the cleanest result in January 2026, the recurring advisory pattern across earlier tests warrants a focused physical inspection. Distorted road wheels appeared on three separate occasions between 2023 and 2025, affecting both nearside and offside rear positions. A buyer should have each wheel checked for true run-out and inspect inner rims for kerb damage or hairline cracking. Tyre wear advisories were flagged in both 2024 and 2025, with multiple tyres worn to 3mm on edges, suggesting possible alignment drift or a driving style that loads the outer tread. A four-wheel alignment check is advisable. Front brake discs were noted as worn in both 2023 and 2024, and while the 2026 test was clean, the discs and pads should be measured for remaining thickness and uneven scoring. The insecure driver's seat fault from the 2023 failure was cleared on retest, but the seat rail and locking mechanism should be physically tested for play. Given the low annual mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes and brake lines is prudent, as infrequent use can allow moisture to sit undisturbed in critical areas.