2013 Abarth 500 1.4L Petrol · SP05 ALV

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes without recorded defects. The most recent test in September 2025 at 38,765 miles resulted in no failures or advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend over the last several years. This consistency suggests the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevents common mechanical failures from manifesting during inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Between May 2022 and September 2025, the car covered only 8,800 miles, reflecting a pattern of infrequent use. The gap of just 400 miles between the June 2023 and October 2023 tests shows the car was used for very short trips during that period. Such low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based components due to extended stationary. Given the clean MOT record, a physical inspection should focus on components affected by low-mileage storage. A buyer must check for perished tyre sidewalls, cracked suspension bushes, and perished brake hoses which can degrade regardless of distance traveled. Because the car has not been driven extensively, the brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion or seized calipers that may seize. The structural integrity of the chassis should also be verified to ensure that the low usage has not masked underlying rust in a damp environment.