Abarth 595 MOT Results

Registered in 2018

88.5% pass rate

from 4,162 tests in 2021

(12% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Abarth 595 is unusually good or bad.

3.4% fail on Tyres
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth (53% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on Size/type
2.0% fail on Brakes (43% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.82% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.82% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.55% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.024% fail on Cable
- 0.60% fail on Brake performance (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.43% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      - 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.072% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.072% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.072% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.048% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.096% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.096% fail on Lever
- 0.048% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.048% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.024% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.024% fail on Hand lever
- 0.024% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
1.9% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Washers
- 0.74% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.048% fail on View to rear
  - 0.048% fail on Mirrors
- 0.024% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.024% fail on Windscreen
1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Headlamp aim (57% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim (58% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.12% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.12% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.22% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.22% fail on Headlamp
- 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.17% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.17% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.12% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.048% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.048% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.048% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.024% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.024% fail on Horn
- 0.024% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.024% fail on Position lamp
0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Registration plates (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
0.60% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.58% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.55% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.072% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.024% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.024% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.024% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.48% fail on Suspension
- 0.22% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.17% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.096% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.072% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Springs
  - 0.024% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.024% fail on Coil spring
- 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joints
0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.072% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.072% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.024% fail on Doors
  - 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.024% fail on Door condition
- 0.024% fail on Seats
  - 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.096% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.048% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.048% fail on Condition
0.048% fail on Steering
- 0.024% fail on Power steering
  - 0.024% fail on Operation
- 0.024% fail on Steering coupling
  - 0.024% fail on Universal joint
0.048% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.048% fail on Condition

Read the Honest John Review

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