Abarth 595 - 2019
109.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Abarth 595, model year 2019.
Sample size: 3,331 cars, 8,054 tests and 8,782 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 3,331 cars
The 2019 Abarth 595 has an overall defect rate of 109 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly higher than the average of 106 per 100 for its year. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rates for this model also rise more steeply compared to the average, particularly in the 31,000-62,000 miles range, where it reaches 275 defects per 100 vehicles. The 595 excels in categories such as Steering, Visibility, and Lights & Electrics, showing significantly lower defect rates than average. However, it struggles with Brakes, having a defect rate of 74 per 100, notably higher than the average of 60 per 100. Overall, while the 595 has some strengths, its braking issues may be a concern for potential owners.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 3,331 cars
More model years for Abarth 595
Other models from Abarth
Categories
Brakes
▼ 18.1% worse
73.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 92.9% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 37.7% better
8.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 31.5% better
10.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 2.2% worse
115.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- 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 tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 14.3% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 16.7% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 3.9% worse
5.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,242
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,348
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 773
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 506
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 418
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 314
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 306
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 187
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 179
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 123
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 187
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 179
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 100
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 68
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 63
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 60
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 49