Abarth 595 - 2012
212.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Abarth 595, model year 2012.
Sample size: 195 cars, 448 tests and 954 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 195 cars
The 2012 Abarth 595 has an overall defect rate of 213 per 100 vehicles, which is 14% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, it shows a significant increase in defects as mileage rises, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000 miles range, where it performs worse than average. However, the Abarth 595 stands out positively in categories such as Steering, Visibility, and Lights & Electrics, all showing lower defect percentages compared to the average car. Overall, this model demonstrates better performance in specific areas while facing typical mileage-related challenges.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 195 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 5.4% better
98.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 46.2% better
7.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 44.3% better
10.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 53.8% better
28.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 4.8% better
232.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 6.1% better
24.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 50.0% better
3.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 11.0% better
21.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 114
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 6