2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,874 MOT tests in 2024. 75.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time75.0%
Failed or needed repairs25.0%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,874 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    121 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    79 marked dangerous
  6. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    43 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.1%
  2. Lights & electrics8.4%
  3. Tyres7.5%
  4. Brakes4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.6%

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: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. 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 2016 Abarth 595?

In 2024, 75.0% of 2016 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,874 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Abarth 595?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Abarth 595 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).