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Abarth 595 reliability by build year

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At a glance

Abarth 595 built around 2018: more fails still not passed 3 days later

Abarth 595 models built around 2018 fail an MOT and still haven’t passed 3 days later more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

5.0% of MOT tests on Abarth 595 models built around 2018 failed and still hadn’t passed 3 days later. For similar cars the same age, it was 1.6%.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Abarth 595 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Abarth 595's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Shock absorbers

Worth checking

Bounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 595's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

595 Series 1

Series 1 (2012-2023)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROL

18.3% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 4,000 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Abarth 595.

See every build year for the Abarth 595

By age

Abarth 595 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Abarth 595 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,5729.5%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
2,14811.9%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2,41815.2%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
3,49115.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
4,00018.3%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
3,55718.5%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
3,21820.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
1,21923.4%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
62023.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
53025.9%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
6015.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 12 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Abarth 595 stacks up

Two ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other hatchbacks

55th of 84

55th lowest fail rate of 84 hatchbacks with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against the UK average

18.3%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Abarth 595 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Abarth 595 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.3%
    Advisory: 1,031Fail: 108 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    16.4%
    Advisory: 930Fail: 27 (3% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    14.9%
    Advisory: 815Fail: 151 (16% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    7.8%
    Advisory: 353Fail: 51 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    7.5%
    Advisory: 289Fail: 123 (30% of the times it was found)

Based on 4,000 MOT tests on 7-year-old Abarth 595 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Abarth 595 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension31%
  2. Suspension + Tyres29%
  3. Brakes + Tyres28%
  4. Emissions & exhaust + Suspension16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,372 MOT tests on Abarth 595 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

89%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Abarth 595 name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Honda Jazz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.8%
    Dangerous
    3.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    98%

    Lower fail rate: 10.2%, against 18.3% for the Abarth 595, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    21,810 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Kia Rio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.9%

    Lower fail rate: 13.6%, against 18.3% for the Abarth 595, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,421 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Ford Ka

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.3%

    More still registered at 10 years: 94%, against 89% for the Abarth 595.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    14,260 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Honda Civic

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.3%
    Dangerous
    5.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 13.9%, against 18.3% for the Abarth 595, both built around 2018.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    15,309 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Abarth 595 across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 4,000 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Abarth 595 ever sold: 22,833 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 4,000 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.