2019 Abarth 595 1.4L Petrol · Y10 BAP

The 2019 Abarth 595 presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 6 January 2026 at 23,896 miles passing with no defects recorded. The previous test on 12 September 2022 at 15,148 miles also passed with zero advisories or failures. This is a strong record. No recurring faults appear, and the trajectory from one clean test to another suggests consistent upkeep rather than neglect or deferred work. For a performance supermini, this level of MOT cleanliness is reassuring and points toward an owner who kept on top of consumables and safety items. The mileage pattern warrants closer scrutiny. Between September 2022 and January 2026, a gap of roughly three years and four months, the car covered just 8,748 miles, averaging around 2,500 miles per year during that window. Over its full life, the car has done approximately 3,414 miles per year, which is well below the UK average. Such low annual use raises questions about how the vehicle was stored and whether long periods of standing may have caused issues not visible in the MOT, such as perished rubber brake hoses, seized handbrake mechanisms, or flat-spotted tyres from prolonged parking. The MOT record itself is sparse, with only two tests in over six years of the vehicle's life, which is unusual and suggests the car may have spent periods off the road or SORN. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage cars can hide problems that a standard MOT does not always catch. Check the condition and date codes of all four tyres carefully, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, which is common on vehicles that sit unused. Examine the underside for any signs of structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and sills, even though no corrosion advisory has been flagged. Test the operation of the handbrake on a slope, as cables and linkages can seize on cars that have not been driven regularly. The Abarth 595 is a performance variant with stiffer suspension and more aggressive geometry than the standard Fiat 500, so pay particular attention to the condition of suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs during any inspection. Listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps that could indicate worn top mounts or anti-roll bar links. Verify that the exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and lambda sensors, is functioning correctly, as short-trip driving can accelerate exhaust corrosion and affect emissions components. The MOT record gives no cause for concern, but the low and uneven mileage pattern means a hands-on inspection remains essential before purchase.