Abarth 595 years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year
No Abarth 595 year has an MOT pass rate clearly below the average for vehicles first used in the same year. Above it: 2022. The other 7 years can't be told apart from average.
- Below the average for their first-use yearNone
- Above the average for their first-use year2022
- Can't be told apart from average2015–2021
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 79.7% to 80.9%.
In 2025, 80.3% of the 18,156 initial MOT tests on Abarth 595 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 80.6%. That is about average: the difference from the same-age average is within the margin of error.
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Abarth 595 MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022age 3 | 1,01315,600 | 91.4%±1.9 | +2.9 ptsall: 88.5% | |
| 2021age 4 | 1,81420,900 | 86.5%±1.7 | −0.7 ptsall: 87.2% | |
| 2020age 5 | 1,86725,100 | 84.9%±1.7 | −1.1 ptsall: 86.0% | |
| 2019age 6 | 2,42031,500 | 82.4%±1.6 | −1.1 ptsall: 83.5% | |
| 2018age 7 | 3,52138,700 | 79.6%±1.4 | −1.3 ptsall: 80.9% | |
| 2017age 8 | 3,03846,000 | 77.6%±1.6 | −0.6 ptsall: 78.2% | |
| 2016age 9 | 2,88950,900 | 75.7%±1.6 | +0.8 ptsall: 74.9% | |
| 2015age 10 | 1,59452,900 | 72.2%±2.3 | +0.3 ptsall: 71.9% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upDoes mileage matter?
87.3% of Abarth 595 tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 70.9% at 60,000 to 89,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 89.2% and 74.4%.
| Miles at the test | Tests | Passed first time | Against all vehicles, same age and mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30,000 | 6,735 | 87.3%±0.9 | −1.8 ptsall: 89.2% |
| 30,000–59,999 | 8,560 | 78.1%±0.9 | −3.2 ptsall: 81.3% |
| 60,000–89,999 | 2,504 | 70.9%±1.9 | −3.5 ptsall: 74.4% |
Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, 595 tests were below average in every band shown.
Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Abarth 595 tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.
Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. 1 test (under 0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and is left out. How we count
Common 595 problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.
Most common MOT failures on the Abarth 595
| Defect | Share of failed tests | All vehicles, same age |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres | 10.5%376 tests | 9.6% |
| Washer provides insufficient washer liquidWindscreen, wipers, mirrors | 7.4%264 tests | 4.8% |
| Tyre has ply or cords exposedTyres | 7.4%264 tests | 5.5% |
| Shock absorber has an excessively worn bushSuspension | 6.8%244 tests | 0.3% |
| Coil spring fractured or brokenSuspension | 6.8%242 tests | 7.2% |
| Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes | 6.5%231 tests | 8.9% |
| Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres | 5.8%208 tests | 7.7% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunctionNoise, emissions, leaks | 5.6%201 tests | 5.6% |
| Brake disc significantly and obviously wornBrakes | 4.7%168 tests | 2.2% |
| Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors | 4.6%164 tests | 8.6% |
These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the 595's failed tests in each year. How we count
What to check when viewing a 595
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Lights and electrics
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
Check a 595's MOT historyAfter an MOT advisory
Tyres
Of Abarth 595 cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a tyre advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 8.6% failed on tyres, against 4.6% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 1,981 and 8,540 cars.
Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 13.5% of those with a tyre advisory and 13.4% of the others.
Brakes
Of Abarth 595 cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a brake advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 7.3% failed on brakes, against 2.3% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 1,857 and 8,659 cars.
Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 13.3% of those with a brake advisory and 13.4% of the others.
Suspension
Of Abarth 595 cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a suspension advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 13.1% failed on suspension, against 7.5% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 1,302 and 9,203 cars.
Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 14.0% of those with a suspension advisory and 13.3% of the others.
Similar cars are the same model, first-use year and mileage band. Areas are the DVSA's top-level groups, so the later fail may not be the fault that was advised. These figures describe what happened to these cars. They don't show what a repair would have changed.
How we worked this outAll models compared, with the dataAbarth 595 questions
Which Abarth 595 years have lower MOT pass rates?
Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, no model year is clearly below average. Above average: 2022. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.
Is the Abarth 595 reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 80.3% of initial MOT tests on Abarth 595 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 80.6%. That is about average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Abarth 595 problems at the MOT?
The most common failure areas are tyres (in 28.4% of failed tests) and lights and electrics (in 24.8% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Abarth 595?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Abarth 595 cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 52,900 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific 595's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Abarth 595
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
Compare history checksWhat MOT history doesn't showSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Abarth 595 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count