2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Abarth 595C MOT pass rate and common faults

360 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 360 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.7%
  2. Tyres9.2%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Lights & electrics4.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belt installation check0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush 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 2017 Abarth 595C?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2017 Abarth 595C cars passed their MOT first time, across 360 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Abarth 595C reliable at MOT time?

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