2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

542 MOT tests in 2024. 73.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.4%
Failed or needed repairs26.6%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 542 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  6. Washers: not working1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.3%
  9. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.9%
  2. Lights & electrics13.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  4. Brakes6.8%
  5. Tyres6.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2014 Abarth 595?

In 2024, 73.4% of 2014 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 542 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Abarth 595?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Abarth 595 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).