2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair 1.4L Petrol · EA18 FFE

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is currently passing the MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a critical gap in the diagnostic record that requires immediate attention. The most recent test on 2026-02-25 at 35,545 miles was passed, indicating that the vehicle has been inspected and cleared for road use since that date. However, the subsequent test on 2026-02-06 at 35,507 miles failed, triggering a mandatory MOT on the 2026-02-06 date. This sequence suggests that the vehicle has not been properly maintained or monitored since the 2026-02-06 test, with no further MOTs recorded thereafter. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle has experienced rapid mileage accumulation over the past two years, accumulating approximately 8,600 miles between the 2026-02-06 and 2026-02-25 tests. Given its age of roughly 8 years, this accumulation is concerning; while the high mileage alone does not indicate imminent failure, it strongly implies that the vehicle has been driven under conditions that may have accelerated wear or that the owner has relied on a vehicle with a lower mileage baseline. The gap between the two most recent tests is significant, and without a clear history of regular servicing, the vehicle is in a state of potential instability. Based on the recorded faults, the vehicle presents serious structural and mechanical risks that must be addressed immediately. The 2026-02-06 failure specifically identified a nearside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn excessively, a component that must be replaced to prevent future suspension travel issues. Furthermore, the 2026-02-06 failure was accompanied by a TPMS (Traction Control) system fault, which requires immediate professional diagnosis and repair. The 2025-02-11 test failure revealed a similar issue on the offside rear suspension arm, suggesting that this component has been subject to repeated wear without replacement. The 2024-02-06 failure indicates that the offside front brake disc has been worn and scored, while the offside rear brake disc has been worn but not corroded. These recurring faults across the suspension and braking systems, combined with the lack of a subsequent MOT, confirm that the vehicle requires immediate inspection by a qualified technician to address the worn bushings and potential brake disc damage.