2020 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · CE20 OOV

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 13 June 2025 at 24,229 miles, confirming basic roadworthiness. However, the maintenance trend appears to be declining in attention to detail. The tester flagged a minor leak of exhaust gases at the rear, which requires immediate rectification to prevent further deterioration. The history shows a clear shift from a clean record in June 2023 to multiple tyre advisories in May 2024, suggesting the previous owner deferred essential maintenance until components neared failure. This Abarth 595 has covered approximately 4,000 miles per year, which is low for a six-year-old vehicle. The odometer reading jumped significantly from 13,283 miles in June 2023 to 21,115 miles by May 2024, indicating a period of active use covering nearly 8,000 miles in under a year. Usage subsequently slowed to just over 3,000 miles by the 2025 test. Such intermittent use can cause issues with perished rubber components or seized brakes, distinct from the wear patterns associated with high mileage. You should closely examine the exhaust system, specifically the rear section where the gas leak was identified. The 2024 test recorded three tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges, a pattern that often indicates incorrect tracking or suspension geometry rather than standard wear. Verify that all tyres have been replaced since that test and check the suspension bushes for signs of deterioration, as the combination of edge wear and low mileage suggests the car may have been stored with incorrect tyre pressures or alignment.