2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Abarth 595C MOT pass rate and common faults

279 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 279 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  2. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.1%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    5 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.4%
  2. Brakes5.0%
  3. Tyres5.0%
  4. Lights & electrics5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.7%

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: 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 2016 Abarth 595C?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2016 Abarth 595C cars passed their MOT first time, across 279 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Abarth 595C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).