2021 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 262 MOT tests, the 2021 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro recorded an 87.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), the 2021 595 Scorpioneoro comes out 3.5pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.6% of all tests — 4.6 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake discs and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 12 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.6% | 20 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 8 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 7 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 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 | 12 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 6 |
| 3 | Wipers | 4 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 3 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 2 |
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 | 24.1% | 63 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.3% | 48 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.5% | 17 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.6% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.9% | 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 | 211 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 46 | 21.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 121 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 140 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 595 Scorpioneoro
On a 2021 595 Scorpioneoro, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.7% 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.
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 2021 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoros pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 262 2021 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro?
Tyres, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.0%).
Does the 2021 595 Scorpioneoro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 21.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 262 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.