2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,815 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,815 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    71 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    50 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    29 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.4%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Brakes2.8%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2020 Abarth 595?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2020 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,815 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Abarth 595?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Abarth 595 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).