2013 Abarth 595 · 1,946 MOT tests
2013 Abarth 595 reliability
2013 Abarth 595s fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 595 years (1,946 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- 31.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 53,411
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,946
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.5% of tests fail here (68% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Abarth 595
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.4%
- Lights and electrics12.4%
- Tyres5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Brakes4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.88%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.62%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.36%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.9%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.7%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (12.69%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.61%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.94%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.7%)
Is a 2013 Abarth 595 reliable?
2013 Abarth 595s fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 595 years (1,946 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Abarth 595 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.88% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.62% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (2.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Abarth 595 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Abarth 595 shows 53,411 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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