Abarth 595 Esseesse
From 619 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 12 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.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 4 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2020 | 89.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 89% | a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all 595 Esseesses tested had between 11,413 and 27,106 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,830 median miles, the 595 Esseesse has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Abarth models
| Abarth 595 | 85.1% |
| Abarth 500 | 77.8% |
| Abarth 595C | 87.8% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair | 92.1% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 91.2% |
Common questions
What is the Abarth 595 Esseesse MOT pass rate?
The Abarth 595 Esseesse has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 619 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Abarth 595 Esseesse?
The most common MOT failure on the Abarth 595 Esseesse is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Abarth 595 Esseesse at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Abarth 595 Esseesse is 19,830 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,413 and 27,106 miles.
Buying a used 595 Esseesse?
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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