Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro MOT pass rate & common failures
601 MOT tests on the Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro (2020–2021) give it an 89.5% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 9.1% of the time, so this is 1.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.0%) and visibility (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake discs and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 17 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.4% of tests failed in 2023 against 13.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every 595 Scorpioneoro model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 339 | 90.9% | 9.1% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 262 | 87.8% | 12.2% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 30 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 13 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 5 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 17 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 10 |
| 3 | Wipers | 8 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 7 | Catalyst emissions | 5 |
| 8 | Front fog lamps | 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 | 20.1% | 121 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.5% | 105 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 38 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.7% | 28 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 11 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.7% | 10 |
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 | 487 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 108 | 18.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 8.4% |
| 2024 | 232 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 262 | 13.4% |
What to check before buying a Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro
- Tyres (5.0% 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.
- Visibility (2.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (2.2% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro?
89.5% of the 601 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.5% fail rate, across model years 2020–2021.
What does the Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, then visibility (2.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 601 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.