Abarth 595
From 42,824 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 595s fare better: 2021 models pass at 90.3% vs 76% for 2013.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a shock absorber bush excessively worn. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 833 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 833 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 644 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 631 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 579 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 439 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 346 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 346 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 309 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 302 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 284 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.2% of 595 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £107.
The warranty question
A new 595 passes its MOT 90.7% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 81.5%, a 9.2 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 76%. With an average repair bill of £107 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a 595 that's past its third birthday.
Abarth 595 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 93 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 6 newly registered, a net loss of 87.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 20,276 | 564 | +0 | -63 | -63 |
| 2025 Q2 | 20,347 | 556 | +1 | -30 | -29 |
| 2025 Q1 | 20,357 | 575 | +2 | -0 | +89 |
| 2024 Q4 | 20,296 | 547 | +3 | -0 | +26 |
| 2024 Q3 | 20,382 | 435 | +49 | -91 | -42 |
| 2024 Q2 | 20,444 | 415 | +46 | -0 | +143 |
| 2024 Q1 | 20,312 | 404 | +66 | -114 | -48 |
| 2023 Q4 | 20,323 | 441 | +38 | -87 | -49 |
19 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 595 | Petrol | 6,611 | 33% |
| 595 Turismo | Petrol | 4,302 | 21% |
| 595 Competizione | Petrol | 3,542 | 18% |
| 595 Trofeo | Petrol | 1,008 | 5% |
| 595C Turismo | Petrol | 886 | 4% |
| 595C | Petrol | 777 | 4% |
| 595 Turismo S-A | Petrol | 555 | 3% |
| 595C Competizione | Petrol | 423 | 2% |
| 595 Competizione S-A | Petrol | 326 | 2% |
| 595 Esseesse | Petrol | 258 | 1% |
| 595C Turismo S-A | Petrol | 258 | 1% |
| 595 S-A | Petrol | 245 | 1% |
| 595 Scorpioneoro | Petrol | 214 | 1% |
| 595C Competizione S-A | Petrol | 208 | 1% |
| 595 Pista 70Th Anniversary | Petrol | 194 | <1% |
| 595 Yamaha Factory Racing | Petrol | 118 | <1% |
| 595 Monster Yamaha | Petrol | 110 | <1% |
| 595C Trofeo | Petrol | 80 | <1% |
| 595C S-A | Petrol | 62 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 88.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 85.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber bush excessively worn |
6 earlier years
| 2017 | 84.9% | a shock absorber bush excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 81.5% | a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 80.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 82.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2013 | 76% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2012 | 80.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all 595s tested had between 25,025 and 55,250 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,903 median miles, the 595 has 0.038 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Abarth models
| Abarth 500 | 77.8% |
| Abarth 595C | 87.8% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair | 92.1% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 91.2% |
| Abarth 695 | 88.9% |
Common questions
What is the Abarth 595 MOT pass rate?
The Abarth 595 has a 85.1% MOT pass rate based on 42,824 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Abarth 595?
The most common MOT failure on the Abarth 595 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 833 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Abarth 595s are on UK roads?
There are 20,276 Abarth 595s currently licensed on UK roads, with 564 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Abarth 595 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Abarth 595 is 38,903 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,025 and 55,250 miles.
Buying a used 595?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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