2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,007 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,007 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    129 marked dangerous
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    55 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    57 marked dangerous
  6. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.1%
  2. Tyres6.1%
  3. Lights & electrics5.7%
  4. Brakes5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.5%

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: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. 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 2017 Abarth 595?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2017 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,007 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Abarth 595?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Abarth 595 reliable at MOT time?

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