2018 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · CC67 ARE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding braking and suspension components. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 54,961 miles passed, the tester flagged thinning front brake pads and pitted, scored brake discs on both front wheels. This follows a pattern established in February 2025 at 48,644 miles where the front discs were already noted for pitting. The progression from surface corrosion issues to actual pad wear suggests a lack of proactive component replacement. The mileage profile is consistent with typical use for its age, averaging approximately 6,870 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 12,000 miles between the January 2023 test at 25,193 miles and the January 2024 test at 37,729 miles. This period of higher usage coincides with the first recorded failure in early 2024, where a nearside rear tyre fell below the legal limit, indicating that the vehicle was driven hard on worn consumables during that interval. A buyer must inspect the nearside front shock absorber, as the light misting of oil recorded in January 2024 has persisted without documented replacement in subsequent tests. The newly reported noisy nearside rear wheel bearing identified in the January 2026 test requires an immediate physical check to determine if the bearing is nearing imminent failure. Given the recurring issues with pitted front brake discs and thinning pads, a full inspection of the front braking system is necessary to ensure the calipers are not seizing and that the discs are not beyond their minimum thickness limit.