2017 Abarth 595 · 12,688 MOT tests
2017 Abarth 595 reliability
2017 Abarth 595s fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 595 years (12,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 35,760
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,688
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6% of tests fail here (120% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Abarth 595
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6%
- Tyres4.8%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Brakes3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.77%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 1.49%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.07%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.92%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.79%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (2.66%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.44%)
Is a 2017 Abarth 595 reliable?
2017 Abarth 595s fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 595 years (12,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Abarth 595 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.77% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.69% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (1.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Abarth 595 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Abarth 595 shows 35,760 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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