Abarth 595 - 2020
87.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Abarth 595, model year 2020.
Sample size: 2,564 cars, 5,789 tests and 5,044 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: 2,564 cars
The 2020 Abarth 595 has a slightly lower overall defect rate at 87 per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 90 per 100. The model particularly excels in categories such as steering and visibility, showing defects at rates significantly lower than the average, with reductions of 83% and 46% respectively. While tyre wear is a common issue among vehicles, this model stands out for its impressive performance in steering and several other categories. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates generally increase with higher mileage, but the Abarth 595 maintains a competitive edge in lower mileage brackets.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 2,564 cars
More model years for Abarth 595
Other models from Abarth
Categories
Brakes
▼ 10.0% worse
55.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 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
▲ 86.7% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 46.1% better
7.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 45.5% better
6.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 1.3% worse
98.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
- 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
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 58.3% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 40.0% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 2.7% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 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: 1,272
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 683
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 491
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 472
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 243
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 233
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 215
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 152
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 126
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 82
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 152
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 126
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 65
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 54
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 22