2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,469 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,469 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    209 marked dangerous
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    82 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    64 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    40 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Suspension6.7%
  3. Brakes5.4%
  4. Lights & electrics4.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2018 Abarth 595?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2018 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,469 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Abarth 595?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 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).