Abarth 595C
From 3,113 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 595Cs fare better: 2021 models pass at 90.3% vs 84.4% for 2017.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 67 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 | 67 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 52 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 45 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 34 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 31 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 26 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 24 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 12 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.7% of 595C failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £113.
The warranty question
A new 595C passes its MOT 92.1% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 82%, a 10.1 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. With an average repair bill of £113 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a 595C that's past its third birthday.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 92.1% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 90.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 87.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
2 earlier years
| 2017 | 84.4% | a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2016 | 82% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all 595Cs tested had between 17,608 and 34,071 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,100 median miles, the 595C has 0.055 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Abarth models
| Abarth 595 | 85.1% |
| Abarth 500 | 77.8% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair | 92.1% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 91.2% |
| Abarth 695 | 88.9% |
Common questions
What is the Abarth 595C MOT pass rate?
The Abarth 595C has a 87.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,113 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Abarth 595C?
The most common MOT failure on the Abarth 595C is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 67 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Abarth 595C at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Abarth 595C is 22,100 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,608 and 34,071 miles.
Buying a used 595C?
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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