4 models · 96,590 MOT tests
Abarth reliability
Abarth cars fail 20% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Abarth on MOT results is the Abarth 124 Spider; the least is the Abarth 595C.
Ranked
Every Abarth model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abarth 124 Spider2016–2019 cars | Sports car and convertible | 6,677 | 9.6% | Better than average |
| 2 | Abarth 5002008–2018 cars | City car | 19,364 | 29.9% | About average |
| 3 | Abarth 5951999–2021 cars | City car | 64,584 | 18.6% | Below average |
| 4 | Abarth 595C2014–2021 cars | City car | 5,965 | 15.1% | Below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Abarth reliability questions
Are Abarth cars reliable?
Abarth cars fail 20% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 96,590 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Abarth?
On MOT results, the Abarth 124 Spider: it fails 9.6% of first tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Abarth should I avoid?
The Abarth 595C has the weakest MOT record of the Abarth range (16% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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