2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Abarth 595 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,779 MOT tests in 2024. 87.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.5%
Failed or needed repairs12.5%
Typical mileage at test16,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,779 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    80 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    67 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    31 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    16 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Lights & electrics2.8%
  3. Brakes2.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  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 595?

In 2024, 87.5% of 2021 Abarth 595 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,779 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

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

Is the 2021 Abarth 595 reliable at MOT time?

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