2017 Abarth 595C · 1,325 MOT tests
2017 Abarth 595C reliability
2017 Abarth 595Cs fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 595C years (1,325 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595Cs: 15.1%)
- 17.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 595Cs: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 26,382
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,325
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5% of tests fail here (126% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 11% 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 595C
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Suspension5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Brakes2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.66%
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 1.66%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.36%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.21%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (12.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.42%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.34%)
Other years
Every Abarth 595C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Abarth 595C reliable?
2017 Abarth 595Cs fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 595C years (1,325 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Abarth 595C MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.19% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.66% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Abarth 595C have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Abarth 595C shows 26,382 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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