2016 Abarth 595 · 11,616 MOT tests
2016 Abarth 595 reliability
2016 Abarth 595s fail 22.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 595 years (11,616 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- 22.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 41,640
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,616
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 8.3% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Abarth 595
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.3%
- Tyres6.2%
- Lights and electrics6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Brakes3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.08%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.33%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.27%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (12.21%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.31%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.66%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.55%)
Is a 2016 Abarth 595 reliable?
2016 Abarth 595s fail 22.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 595 years (11,616 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Abarth 595 MOT?
Most often shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.79% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Abarth 595 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Abarth 595 shows 41,640 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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