Abarth 595 MOT Results

Registered in 2015

75.2% pass rate

from 1,727 tests in 2021

(28% worse than other 2015 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Abarth 595 is unusually good or bad.

5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.7% fail on Headlamps (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  - 0.058% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.46% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.46% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.29% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.23% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.058% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.058% fail on Horn
- 0.058% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.058% fail on Position lamp
- 0.058% fail on Rear reflectors
5.6% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Wipers
- 2.4% fail on Washers (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.17% fail on Windscreen
5.5% fail on Suspension (70% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Springs
  - 2.0% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.0% fail on Coil spring
- 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (88% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (22 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.058% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.058% fail on Linkage ball joints
4.9% fail on Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.23% fail on Size/type
3.9% fail on Brakes
- 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.81% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.75% fail on Rbt
      - 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.058% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.058% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.058% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.058% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.058% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      - 0.058% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.058% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.12% fail on Lever
- 0.058% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.058% fail on Pedal
2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (77% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.64% fail on Catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      - 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter (21 times worse than other 2015 cars)
0.98% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.35% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.35% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Driver's door (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.12% fail on Transmission
  - 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.12% fail on Joints
- 0.058% fail on Seats
  - 0.058% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.058% fail on Undertray
0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.17% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.17% fail on Condition
- 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.17% fail on Steering
- 0.058% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.058% fail on Steering rack
- 0.058% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.058% fail on Track rod end
- 0.058% fail on Steering coupling
  - 0.058% fail on Universal joint
0.12% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.058% fail on Condition
- 0.058% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Abarth 595C (2010 on)
Huge fun to drive with great handling, zesty performance from turbocharged 1.4-litre engine, plenty of scope for personalisation.
Abarth 595 (2008 on)
Transforms the Fiat 500 into an eager little sportscar with great handling and steering feel.