2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Abarth 595C MOT pass rate and common faults

242 MOT tests in 2024. 89.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.3%
Failed or needed repairs10.7%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 242 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: not working0.8%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  9. Macpherson strut - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre5.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%

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: 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 595C?

In 2024, 89.3% of 2020 Abarth 595C cars passed their MOT first time, across 242 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

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

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 595C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).