Abarth reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 39 of 52 makes
28,574 Abarth cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 22.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Abarth is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 12.3% failed (UK 12.7%).
Abarth models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abarth 500 | 98 | 33.4% | – | 5,449 |
| Abarth 595 | 82 | 20.7% | 12.5% | 18,027 |
| Abarth 595C | 80 | 17.2% | 12.2% | 2,022 |
Abarth MOT failure rate by age
What Abarth cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 6.7% | 1.1× as often |
| Tyres | 5.8% | 1.1× as often |
| Brakes | 4.2% | About average |
| Visibility | 3.3% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.6% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Body and structure | 1.7% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 0.4% | ▼ 59% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 41% less often |
Most common Abarth MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.7% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Abarth cars reliable?
By MOT results, Abarth ranks 39 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 90 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 22.2% of Abarth cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Abarth?
The Abarth 500, with a score of 98. The lowest-scoring is the 595C (80).
›What do Abarth cars fail their MOT on?
Exhaust and emissions: 2.6% of Abarth MOTs failed on it, 1.6 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.