2018 Abarth 595 · 14,630 MOT tests
2018 Abarth 595 reliability
2018 Abarth 595s fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 595 years (14,630 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- 16.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 28,981
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,630
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.9% of tests fail here (147% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Abarth 595
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Suspension3.9%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Brakes3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 1.22%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
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.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.88%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.74%
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 (12.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.19%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (2.11%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.92%)
Is a 2018 Abarth 595 reliable?
2018 Abarth 595s fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 595 years (14,630 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Abarth 595 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.94% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.39% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (1.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Abarth 595 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Abarth 595 shows 28,981 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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