2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,377 MOT tests in 2024. 84.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.4%
Failed or needed repairs15.6%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,377 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    89 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    56 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    49 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Lights & electrics4.2%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Suspension2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

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 2019 Abarth 595?

In 2024, 84.4% of 2019 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,377 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Abarth 595?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Abarth 595 reliable at MOT time?

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