2013 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · K500 ABR

The Abarth 595 shows a clean MOT history with no recorded defects across five examinations, confirming a stable maintenance trend rather than any worsening fault pattern. The most recent test on 18 October 2023 at 41,104 miles returned a pass with no advisories, demonstrating the vehicle met roadworthiness standards at that point. Against today's date of 16 July 2026, that certificate has been expired for over twenty months and the car must undergo a fresh test before any road legal use. Mileage accumulation relative to the 2013 build date remains consistently low at roughly 3,162 miles per year. From the 7 August 2018 test at 28,352 miles to the 30 November 2019 test at 32,319 miles the car covered 3,967 miles in sixteen months. Later entries show 34,002 miles in December 2020 and 37,820 miles in October 2021, preserving the light-use profile. A marked gap then separates the October 2021 and October 2023 tests, almost two years, with only 3,284 miles added. Such sparse but fault-free records imply an owner who stored the vehicle for long periods and maintained it adequately when presented. No recurring mechanical or structural problems appear in the DVSA data, so the buyer inherits no previously flagged suspension, brake, or corrosion defects. Still, the car's age and extended stationary spells require direct inspection of typical dormant-vehicle conditions. A technician should check brake calipers for binding after inactivity, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and assess subframe and sill areas for corrosion that may not yet be structural. Low annual mileage suggests consumable items such as wiper blades or brake friction material have seen little wear, yet rubber and metal components degrade with time rather than distance. The expired MOT means current roadworthiness is unverified despite the spotless history. A pre-purchase check must confirm exhaust emissions, tyre sidewall condition, and overall structural integrity before commitment.