2018 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · FJ68 LBO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 26,368 miles, it failed a test just five days prior at 26,281 miles. This failure revealed critical safety issues including a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system and mismatched tyres on the front axle. The transition from a clean record to multiple mechanical failures suggests the owner is only addressing faults upon an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between September 2022 and December 2023, where the car covered only roughly 600 miles. However, the mileage increased sharply between December 2024 and November 2025, covering over 11,500 miles in under eleven months. This sporadic usage pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the cracking and perishing of the rear tyres noted in the latest tests. A buyer must inspect all four tyres in detail, as the history indicates a tendency to ignore uneven wear and age-related rubber decay. The rear brake pads were flagged as thin in consecutive tests during late 2025, necessitating a physical check of the remaining friction material and inspection for seized calipers. The buyer should also verify that the tyre pressure monitoring system is now fully functional, following the previous failure. Given the low mileage and periods of standing, the suspension bushings and brake discs should be examined closely for signs of seizing or corrosion that often affect vehicles used infrequently.