2020 Abarth 595 · 4,719 MOT tests
2020 Abarth 595 reliability
2020 Abarth 595s fail 10% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 595 years (4,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- 10%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 19,595
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,719
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.3% of tests fail here (172% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Abarth 595
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Brakes1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Suspension0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.76%
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 0.64%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.53%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.51%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.84%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.53%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.27%)
Is a 2020 Abarth 595 reliable?
2020 Abarth 595s fail 10% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 595 years (4,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Abarth 595 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.97% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.76% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Abarth 595 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Abarth 595 shows 19,595 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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