2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Abarth 595C MOT pass rate and common faults

278 MOT tests in 2024. 87.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time87.1%
Failed or needed repairs12.9%
Typical mileage at test15,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 278 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    25 marked dangerous
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play0.4%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Lights & electrics3.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  4. Suspension0.7%
  5. Brakes0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%

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 2021 Abarth 595C?

In 2024, 87.1% of 2021 Abarth 595C cars passed their MOT first time, across 278 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Abarth 595C?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Abarth 595C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).