2014 Abarth 595 · 2,178 MOT tests
2014 Abarth 595 reliability
2014 Abarth 595s fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 595 years (2,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- 23.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 46,239
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,178
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.2% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Abarth 595
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.2%
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Tyres6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Brakes4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.4%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.88%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.61%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.42%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (12.49%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.42%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.65%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.9%)
Is a 2014 Abarth 595 reliable?
2014 Abarth 595s fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 595 years (2,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Abarth 595 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.4% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.57% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Abarth 595 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Abarth 595 shows 46,239 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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