2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,604 MOT tests in 2024. 72.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time72.0%
Failed or needed repairs28.0%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,604 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    85 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    35 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  7. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    40 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.5%
  2. Lights & electrics11.6%
  3. Tyres7.5%
  4. Brakes5.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint 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 2015 Abarth 595?

In 2024, 72.0% of 2015 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,604 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Abarth 595?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Abarth 595 reliable at MOT time?

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