Abarth 595 MOT Results

Registered in 2012

78.8% pass rate

from 156 tests in 2017

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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Abarth 595 is unusually good or bad.

5.8% fail on Suspension
- 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front suspension joints (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.64% fail on Condition
- 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings
  - 0.64% fail on Rear
- 0.64% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 0.64% fail on Condition
- 0.64% fail on Drive shafts
  - 0.64% fail on Front drive shafts
    - 0.64% fail on Constant velocity joints
5.1% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers
4.5% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.64% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.64% fail on Front lamps
- 0.64% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.64% fail on Horn
4.5% fail on Brakes
- 3.8% fail on Hub components
  - 3.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.3% fail on Brake discs
- 0.64% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.64% fail on Front wheels
3.8% fail on Tyres
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth
- 1.3% fail on Condition
1.3% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate
0.64% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.64% fail on Doors
  - 0.64% fail on Drivers
0.64% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.64% fail on Emissions

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.