2022 Abarth 595 — MOT failures & pass rate
1,103 MOT tests on the 2022 Abarth 595 are in this dataset, and 94.1% of them passed. City cars of a similar age fail at 5.8%, so the 2022 595 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.4%) and lighting & signalling (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 20 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 37 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 30 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 17 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 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 | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 18 |
| 4 | Washers | 11 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 6 |
| 6 | Wipers | 5 |
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 | 18.9% | 209 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.9% | 142 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.8% | 42 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.2% | 35 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 13 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 7 |
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 | 998 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 103 | 10.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 1,056 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 595
On a 2022 595, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.4% 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 (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.5% 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 2022 Abarth 595s pass their MOT?
94.1% of the 1,103 2022 Abarth 595 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Abarth 595?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2022 595 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,103 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.