Abarth common problems and MOT failures
From 63,860 MOT tests in 2024, 15.4% of Abarth vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Abarth MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | suspension pin, bush or joint worn | 1,180 |
| 2 | tyre tread depth outside legal limits | 1,130 |
| 3 | tyre seriously damaged | 884 |
| 4 | shock absorber bush worn | 856 |
| 5 | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements | 631 |
| 6 | tyre cords visible or damaged | 630 |
| 7 | brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 521 |
| 8 | spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 472 |
| 9 | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 418 |
| 10 | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 403 |
What this means if you're buying a Abarth
The single most common MOT failure for Abarth is suspension pin, bush or joint worn, accounting for 17% of all failure items. Suspension repairs typically cost £150–£400 depending on the component.
These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Abarth vehicles. If you're viewing a used Abarth, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Abarth models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Punto | 210 | 69% |
| Punto | 588 | 77.6% |
| 500 | 10,182 | 77.8% |
| 595 | 42,824 | 85.1% |
| 595C | 3,113 | 87.8% |
| 695 | 1,042 | 88.9% |
| 595 Esseesse | 619 | 90.8% |
| 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 1,435 | 91.2% |
| 595 Scorpioneoro | 514 | 91.8% |
| 595 Pista 70Th Anniversary | 452 | 91.8% |
| 124 Spider Multiair | 1,757 | 92.1% |
| 595 Monster Yamaha | 206 | 96.1% |
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