2018 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · WN18 SNK

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a persistent trend of deteriorating brake component condition. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 47,071 miles passed, the tester flagged all four brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored. This issue is not new, appearing in both the 2025 and 2024 tests, indicating that the discs have not been replaced despite multiple advisories over several years. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,884 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between June 2022 at 14,643 miles and May 2023 at 28,043 miles, where the car covered over 13,000 miles in a single year. Since then, usage has stabilised back down to roughly 7,000 miles annually. The low annual mileage suggests long periods of inactivity, which often contributes to the surface corrosion and pitting on iron components seen in the MOT records. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The recurring reports of pitting and scoring on all four discs suggest the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, allowing moisture to corrode the metal surfaces. You should check for uneven pad wear and ensure the calipers are not seizing due to this same corrosion. Additionally, while the 2024 record noted the undertrays and outer sill covers are fitted, a visual check of the structural sills is necessary to ensure that low-mileage use has not hidden underlying corrosion.