2016 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · SAX 1N

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 May 2026 at 6,079 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant dip in mechanical condition during 2025 before appearing to have stabilized. While the 2026 test was clean, the previous year revealed a pattern of age-related degradation that suggests the car has suffered from periods of inactivity rather than mechanical strain. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 608 miles per year. Between April 2022 at 2,423 miles and May 2025 at 4,482 miles, the car covered only 2,059 miles over three years. This low usage explains the perishing of the tyres noted in both 2023 and 2024, as rubber components degrade through cracking due to age and lack of movement rather than tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems due to the issues flagged in May 2025. That year, the tester identified all four brake discs as pitted or scored, alongside worn bushes on both front lower suspension arms. More critically, the record notes heavy corrosion across multiple front and rear suspension components. While the car passed the subsequent test, the presence of heavy rust on a low-mileage vehicle warrants a close look to ensure structural integrity of the arms has not been compromised by long-term exposure.