2018 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · FD18 EZE

The 2018 Abarth 595 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 20 October 2025 at 35,319 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean bill of health is significant because it follows a minor advisory for worn front upper MacPherson strut pin or bush noted just four months earlier on 27 June 2025 at 35,156 miles. The fact that no further suspension defects appeared in the October test suggests the issue was either rectified or had not progressed to a dangerous level. Overall, the vehicle has moved from a pattern of recurring minor advisories toward a fully compliant state, which is encouraging for a prospective buyer. The mileage profile tells an interesting story. At roughly 4,415 miles per year over eight years, this is notably low usage. The record shows a gap of nearly four years between the June 2022 test at 18,539 miles and the June 2023 test at 25,922 miles, representing about 7,383 miles in twelve months. That is still modest but marks the most active period in the vehicle's recent history. From June 2023 to June 2025, the car added just 9,234 miles over two years, averaging under 5,000 miles annually. Such low and inconsistent accumulation raises the possibility of extended periods standing idle, which can cause its own problems including flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and perished rubber components. The 2022 test on 21 June at 18,539 miles flagged all four tyres for cracking or perishing, along with nails in both rear tyres. Failing on four tyres simultaneously for age-related degradation rather than simple wear suggests the car may have sat unused for prolonged periods, allowing sidewall rubber to deteriorate. A buyer should carefully inspect all four tyres for date codes, sidewall condition, and tread depth, and confirm whether the current set is original or has been replaced since that advisory. The 2023 test on 8 June at 25,922 miles flagged rear brake pads wearing thin, indicating the braking system has seen genuine use in that period. Prospective buyers should check rear pad thickness, disc condition, and whether the rear calipers are operating freely, as binding is a known concern on Abarth models driven sparingly. The June 2025 advisory regarding the front upper MacPherson strut pin or bush warrants physical inspection. A worn bush or pin can cause vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and knocking over bumps. Given the clean October 2025 result, the component may have been replaced, but a buyer should verify this and check for any uneven front tyre wear patterns that would confirm a prolonged suspension issue. Low-mileage cars like this one can also develop exhaust corrosion and catalytic converter inefficiency from short trips and condensation, so a thorough underbody inspection and emissions check remain advisable before purchase.