2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Abarth 595C MOT pass rate and common faults

407 MOT tests in 2024. 82.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time82.8%
Failed or needed repairs17.2%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 407 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush0.7%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Brakes4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics3.4%
  4. Suspension3.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Abarth 595C?

In 2024, 82.8% of 2019 Abarth 595C cars passed their MOT first time, across 407 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Abarth 595C?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Abarth 595C reliable at MOT time?

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