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Abarth 595c reliability
The Abarth 595c fails its MOT about as often as most cars up to 5 years old: 13.9% of 1,110 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
Up to 5 years old
13.9% failed their MOT
From 1,110 MOT tests of Abarth 595cs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 81% more oftenTyre tread depth2.9% vs 1.6%Fix about £90
Fails 64% more oftenWashers1.8% vs 1.1%
Fails 38% more oftenExhaust emissions1.1% vs 0.8%Fix about £150
Advised 32% more oftenMechanical brake components16% vs 12.1%
6 to 10 years old
18.2% failed their MOT
From 664 MOT tests of Abarth 595cs this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 2× as oftenShock absorbers1.7% vs 0.8%Fix about £200
Advised 60% more oftenShock absorbers4.8% vs 3%Fix about £200
Checking a Abarth 595c before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.