2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Abarth 595C MOT pass rate and common faults

433 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 433 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    28 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.4%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Suspension6.7%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Lights & electrics2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

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 weakened12.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%

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 2018 Abarth 595C?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2018 Abarth 595C cars passed their MOT first time, across 433 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Abarth 595C?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Abarth 595C reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).