2015 Abarth 595 · 6,525 MOT tests
2015 Abarth 595 reliability
2015 Abarth 595s fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 595 years (6,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- 24.6%
- 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 8
- 44,693
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,525
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 10.5% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Abarth 595
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.5%
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.15%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.44%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 1.44%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.1%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (11.75%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.2%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.93%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.6%)
Is a 2015 Abarth 595 reliable?
2015 Abarth 595s fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 595 years (6,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Abarth 595 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.15% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.11% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Abarth 595 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Abarth 595 shows 44,693 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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