2019 Abarth 595 Esseesse — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 383 MOT tests, the 2019 Abarth 595 Esseesse recorded an 87.7% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (10.1% fail rate), the 2019 595 Esseesse comes out 2.2pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, emissions & environmental and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.2%) and emissions & environmental (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, malfunction indicator lamp and registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 9 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 12.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 20 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 10 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.6% | 10 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 5 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.3% | 70 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.4% | 55 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.4% | 36 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.4% | 9 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 7 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.3% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 262 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 112 | 16.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 96 | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 97 | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 90 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 595 Esseesse
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Emissions & environmental (3.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Abarth 595 Esseesses pass their MOT?
87.7% of the 383 2019 Abarth 595 Esseesse MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Abarth 595 Esseesse?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (3.1%).
Does the 2019 595 Esseesse get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 16.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 383 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.