2017 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · WP17 DVT

The 2017 Abarth 595 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 15 December 2025 at 32,997 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a significant turnaround. Between January 2020 and May 2024, the nearside front tyre was flagged repeatedly for cuts and perishing, and the offside front tyre appeared on four consecutive tests for cracking or perishing rubber. The fact that both issues vanished from the December 2025 report suggests the previous owner finally replaced both front tyres with sound, age-appropriate rubber rather than simply deferring the work. No structural, suspension, braking, or emissions defects have ever appeared across the entire recorded history, which is a strong indicator of sound mechanical care. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. From the April 2022 test at 22,217 miles to the January 2025 test at 23,139 miles, the car covered just 922 miles across nearly three years. That is an extraordinarily low rate of use, barely 300 miles per year, which raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods. Tyre perishing and cracking are consistent with exactly that kind of neglect, rubber deteriorating from age and UV exposure rather than wear from use. Then, between January 2025 and December 2025, the odometer jumped from 23,139 to 32,997 miles, an increase of 9,858 miles in under twelve months. That sudden spike suggests either a long-dormant vehicle was returned to regular daily use or a previous mileage recording anomaly was corrected. Either way, the car has gone from near-static storage to active service in a very short window. A buyer should inspect the tyres carefully despite the clean December result. Confirm the date stamps on all four tyres and the spare, looking for codes older than five years, which would indicate the perished rubber flagged in earlier tests was replaced with budget or aged stock. Check the sidewalls for uneven wear that could point to tracking or suspension geometry issues masked by the low mileage. Examine the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion consistent with long stationary periods, particularly on the rear calipers where binding can develop after prolonged disuse. Inspect the underside for any fresh stone chips, scrapes, or underbody damage that may have occurred during the sudden increase in road use over the past year. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, deserve attention given the transition from cold short trips to higher mileage operation. The clean December 2025 pass is genuinely encouraging, but the history of recurring tyre defects and the erratic mileage pattern mean this car needs a thorough physical inspection rather than reliance on paperwork alone. The mechanical record shows no structural corrosion, no suspension wear, and no braking faults, all positives for a nine-year-old performance hatchback. The tyre history, however, implies previous owners deferred basic consumable maintenance, and the recent mileage surge means components that sat idle for years are now under load for the first time. A pre-purchase inspection focusing on tyre age, brake function, and suspension bush condition would be a prudent step before committing.