Abarth 595 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
79.8% pass rate
from 3,376 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Abarth 595 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (89% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.089% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (78% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.089% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.030% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.030% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.030% fail on Lever
    • 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (56% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.59% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.089% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
      • 0.030% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.089% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.030% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.65% fail on Springs (43% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Coil springs (43% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Coil spring (45% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Macpherson strut (30 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (35 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (32 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.059% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.030% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Catalytic converter (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.86% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition (19 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Front passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.089% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
    • 0.059% fail on Seats
      • 0.059% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.089% fail on Steering
    • 0.059% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.030% fail on Power steering
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
  • 0.089% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.059% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.059% fail on Condition
    • 0.030% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.059% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
    • 0.030% fail on Attachment
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