Abarth 595C reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Abarth 595C is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 80 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 391 of 442, and 17.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (2.2% of tests).
Ranked 391 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,022 Abarth 595Cs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 17.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Abarth 595C is 25% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 12.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
17.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
12.2%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,300
Typical age at test: 5 years
Abarth 595C MOT failure rate by age
Most common Abarth 595C MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1% of tests
What the Abarth 595C fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Suspension | 5.0% | ▲ 2.7× as often |
| Brakes | 3.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 3.0% | About average |
| Visibility | 2.7% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.2% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Body and structure | 0.4% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 88% less often |
How much is road tax on a Abarth 595C?
Any Abarth 595C first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Abarth 595C reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Abarth 595C is 25% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 80 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Abarth 595C?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 2.2% of tests. It fails on suspension and exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Abarth 595C?
Any Abarth 595C first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Abarth 595Cs fail their MOT?
17.2% of Abarth 595Cs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 12.2% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Abarth 595C combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.