2020 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro passed 90.9% of its 339 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.9%) and visibility (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, tread depth and washers — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 5 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 13.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 10 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 10 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 8 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.8% | 6 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 5 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 3 | Washers | 5 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 5 | Wipers | 4 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 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 | 17.1% | 58 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.8% | 57 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.2% | 21 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.7% | 16 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 1.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.5% | 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 | 276 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 62 | 16.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 111 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 122 | 13.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 595 Scorpioneoro
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.9% 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 (2.9% 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 (2.4% 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 2020 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoros pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 339 2020 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).
Does the 2020 595 Scorpioneoro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 16.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 339 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.