Abarth 595C Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Abarth 595C reliable? We analysed 12,456 real MOT tests across 2,370 vehicles to find out.
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The Abarth 595C is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Abarth 595C.
Abarth 595C Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Abarth 595C. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Abarth 595C MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Abarth 595C to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Abarth 595C Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Abarth 595C models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Abarth 595C Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Abarth 595C owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Abarth 595C MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Abarth 595C year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 186 | 89.8% | 10,351 | 16,630 | 26,344 |
| 2021 | 762 | 87.9% | 12,224 | 17,938 | 25,334 |
| 2020 | 986 | 87.2% | 12,864 | 19,206 | 26,858 |
| 2019 | 2,021 | 87.8% | 13,707 | 20,354 | 29,037 |
| 2018 | 2,757 | 85.9% | 16,011 | 24,247 | 34,380 |
| 2017 | 2,914 | 85.0% | 17,072 | 25,940 | 38,140 |
| 2016 | 2,583 | 84.2% | 18,556 | 28,521 | 40,856 |
How Long Does a Abarth 595C Last?
Based on 2,370 Abarth 595C vehicles on UK roads.
Abarth 595C Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Abarth 595C MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Abarth 595C
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.8% MOT pass rate from 186 tests
84.2% MOT pass rate from 2,583 tests
The best year to buy a used Abarth 595C is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.8% across 186 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Abarth 595C Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abarth 595C THIS CAR | 85.9% | 12,456 | 23,642 mi | 10 yrs |
| Abarth 595 | 83.6% | 133,086 | 30,667 mi | 14 yrs |
| Abarth 500 | 76.7% | 88,456 | 47,942 mi | 17 yrs |
| Abarth Punto | 75.6% | 8,805 | 57,062 mi | 18 yrs |
| Triumph Stag Auto | 76.9% | 21,225 | 60,727 mi | 55 yrs |
Compared to the Abarth 595 (83.6% pass rate) and the Abarth 500 (76.7% pass rate), the Abarth 595C outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Abarth 595C has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 12,456 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Abarth 595C with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Abarth 595C owner drives around 3,916 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Abarth 595C models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.