2016 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · MM66 XLV

The 2016 Abarth 595 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 October 2025 at 43,483 miles with zero defects. That is a strong result. The vehicle had accumulated a cluster of minor advisories across earlier tests, including worn rear shock absorber bushes, corroded rear brake discs, and a damaged nearside mirror, yet none of those items were flagged in the most recent inspection. This suggests previous owners addressed the defects promptly rather than ignoring them. The record indicates a car that has been kept in reasonable mechanical order rather than allowed to drift into neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle. At roughly 4,348 miles per year, the car has covered 43,483 miles over a decade, which points to light, short-journey use or extended periods of standing still. The annual increments are fairly consistent: 5,534 miles between January 2022 and January 2023, 4,855 miles between January 2023 and January 2024, and 679 miles between September 2024 and October 2025. That sharp drop in the final period raises the possibility the car sat unused for stretches, which can cause its own problems, including brake disc corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and deteriorating rubber bushes from lack of movement. Recurring rear brake disc corrosion and wear appeared in the January 2022, January 2023, and January 2024 tests, all flagged as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened. The fact that no brake defects appeared in the October 2025 test implies the discs and pads were replaced or the braking system was overhauled sometime between September 2024 and October 2025. Rear shock absorber top bushes were flagged as slightly worn in January 2023 and again in January 2024, then cleared by October 2025, suggesting those components were also renewed. A buyer should still inspect the rear brake discs and pads in person to confirm the condition of what appears to be a recent repair, and check the shock absorber bushes and dampers for any fresh play or oil weeping. The rear axle was noted as slightly corroded in the September 2024 test at 39,626 miles. Surface corrosion on a rear axle is not uncommon on low-mileage cars that sit idle, but it warrants a close visual inspection underneath to rule out any deeper structural pitting. Front wheel bearings were flagged as slightly noisy in September 2024, then cleared in October 2025, so a test drive over varied surfaces should confirm no residual rumble or grinding. The nearside obligatory mirror cover was missing in January 2024, a minor cosmetic item that should have been replaced, but a buyer should verify the mirror housing and glass are intact and the mounting is sound. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a low-mileage car with a history of minor, promptly addressed faults and a clean bill of health at its most recent test.