2020 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · KO06 BOB

The 2020 Abarth 595 presents a stable and broadly improving mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 26 February 2026, when it passed at 60,196 miles with only a minor advisory for a damaged offside front door handle. The maintenance trend over the past two years is encouraging. A pattern of recurring exhaust corrosion advisories that appeared in July 2023, December 2023, and July 2025 has seemingly been addressed, as the February 2026 test recorded no exhaust-related defects. Similarly, the worn and pitted front brake discs noted in July 2025 were not flagged at the most recent test, suggesting they were replaced. The only new item was a light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber, noted in July 2025, which did not recur in February 2026, indicating it may have been a minor seep that has since stabilised or been rectified. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a six-year-old vehicle. The car covered approximately 5,970 miles between July 2025 (54,226 miles) and February 2026 (60,196 miles), a rate of roughly 850 miles per month over that seven-month window. Earlier intervals show similar steadiness: around 7,370 miles between July 2024 and July 2025, and roughly 8,595 miles between December 2023 and July 2024. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the overall annualised figure of approximately 10,000 miles aligns with normal mixed-use driving rather than prolonged standing or excessive motorway mileage. A buyer inspecting the car in person should focus on the front suspension and braking components. The July 2025 advisory for pitted front brake discs on both inner surfaces, combined with a light shock absorber misting on the offside front, points to a vehicle that has experienced some wear in these areas. Although neither defect appeared at the February 2026 test, a physical check of the front disc condition, pad thickness, and shock absorber oiling would confirm whether replacement parts are holding up. The rear exhaust box has been a recurring corrosion concern across three consecutive tests from July 2023 through July 2025, so the underside of the rear silencer and its hangers should be examined closely for fresh rust or patch repairs. The damaged offside front door handle flagged in February 2026 is a minor cosmetic and convenience item but worth verifying for smooth operation. Overall, the record reflects a car that has had its share of minor wear items addressed, with no serious structural or safety defects on file.