2021 Abarth 595 · 1,191 MOT tests
2021 Abarth 595 reliability
2021 Abarth 595s fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 595 years (1,191 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- 13.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595s: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 19,198
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,191
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.3% of tests fail here (1459% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Abarth 595
Fail rate by area
- Brakes3.8%
- Tyres3.8%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Steering1.3%
- Number plates and VIN1.3%
- Suspension1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.92%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.59%
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 0.42%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.25%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.25%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.84%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.76%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (0.67%)
Is a 2021 Abarth 595 reliable?
2021 Abarth 595s fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 595 years (1,191 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Abarth 595 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.09% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.92% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Abarth 595 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Abarth 595 shows 19,198 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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