2016 Abarth 595C · 1,001 MOT tests
2016 Abarth 595C reliability
2016 Abarth 595Cs fail 18.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 595C years (1,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595Cs: 15.1%)
- 18.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595Cs: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 33,456
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,001
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.7% of tests fail here (106% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- 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 595C
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.7%
- Lights and electrics4.6%
- Tyres4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Brakes2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.9%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.4%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 0.9%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (12.19%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.79%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3%)
Other years
Every Abarth 595C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Abarth 595C reliable?
2016 Abarth 595Cs fail 18.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 595C years (1,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Abarth 595C MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.9% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.8% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Abarth 595C have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Abarth 595C shows 33,456 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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