Abarth 595 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

83.8% pass rate

from 3,586 tests in 2021

(19% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Abarth 595 is unusually good or bad.

4.3% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth (66% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Condition
3.8% fail on Visibility
- 2.2% fail on Wipers
- 1.7% fail on Washers (72% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.028% fail on Windscreen
- 0.028% fail on View to rear
  - 0.028% fail on Mirrors
3.7% fail on Brakes (77% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (85% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.6% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Cable (41 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.81% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.084% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.056% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.028% fail on Rbt
      - 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.084% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.084% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.056% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
  - 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.028% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.028% fail on Pedal
- 0.028% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.028% fail on Lever
- 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.028% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.028% fail on Flexible brake hoses
2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.39% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.22% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.084% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.17% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.17% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.028% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.084% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.056% fail on Electrical wiring (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Horn
- 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
1.3% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Springs
  - 0.31% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.31% fail on Coil spring
- 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut (29 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (30 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.084% fail on Macpherson strut (52 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (18 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.11% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.028% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.028% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 0.028% fail on Other components
1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.50% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.056% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
0.59% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Driver's door (25 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Door condition (29 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.056% fail on Door condition
- 0.14% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.11% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.028% fail on Tank
  - 0.028% fail on Hose
- 0.11% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Driver's seat (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Transmission
  - 0.056% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.056% fail on Joints
0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.36% fail on Registration plates
0.11% fail on Steering
- 0.084% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.056% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.028% fail on Ball joint
- 0.028% fail on Electronic power steering
0.084% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.028% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.028% fail on Condition
- 0.028% fail on Airbags
  - 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.028% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.084% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.056% fail on Condition
- 0.028% 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.