2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

173 MOT tests in 2024. 67.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time67.6%
Failed or needed repairs32.4%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 173 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.3%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  8. Washers: not working2.3%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension18.5%
  2. Lights & electrics13.3%
  3. Tyres7.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  5. Brakes5.8%
  6. Body & chassis5.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Abarth 595?

In 2024, 67.6% of 2012 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 173 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Abarth 595?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Abarth 595 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).