2017 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · MW67 VWA

The Abarth 595 presents a clean bill of health following its most recent MOT on 15 May 2026 at 46,057 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A failed test on 24 November 2025 at 43,178 miles flagged excessively worn upper shock absorber bushes on both rear corners, yet the subsequent retest on the same day at the identical mileage passed, confirming the bushes were rectified. This pattern of a prompt repair followed by a clean pass is encouraging. The vehicle has not presented a single advisory or failure item since that November 2025 fix, indicating attentive ownership in the last seven months. At roughly 5,117 miles per year, the mileage is notably low for a 2017 vehicle. The record shows a steady accumulation from 27,083 miles in November 2023 to 33,915 miles in November 2024, a jump of 6,832 miles in twelve months, before slowing to 2,879 miles between November 2024 and May 2026. That recent drop in annualised mileage suggests the car may be covering fewer miles now or could have spent extended periods stationary. A vehicle sitting idle for long stretches can suffer from deteriorated rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and moisture ingress in brake fluid or the exhaust system, so a test drive should pay close attention to any suspension clunks or uneven brake pedal feel. The 2023 test at 27,083 miles flagged slight play in both front track rod end ball joints and rear tyres worn close to the legal limit. These items are consumables and their replacement is expected over time, but the fact that neither recurred in later tests suggests they were addressed. The rear shock absorber bush failures in late 2025 are more telling. Worn bushes at relatively low mileage can indicate aggressive driving over poor surfaces or simply age-related rubber degradation. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension for any returning play in track rod ends and check the condition of all four tyres, particularly the inner edges of the rears, for uneven wear that would hint at tracking or bush issues. The underbody and subframes should be examined for corrosion, as low-mileage cars stored on damp ground can still suffer surface rust that compromises structural integrity over time.