2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

476 MOT tests in 2024. 65.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time65.1%
Failed or needed repairs34.9%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  2. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative3.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low2.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.0%
  2. Suspension18.5%
  3. Brakes7.6%
  4. Tyres7.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2013 Abarth 595?

In 2024, 65.1% of 2013 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 476 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Abarth 595?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; headlamp levelling device: inoperative; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Abarth 595 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).