2019 Abarth 595C — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Abarth 595C passed 90.3% of its 1,778 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.8%) and brakes (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 42 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.8% of tests failed in 2022 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 | 3.8% | 68 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 46 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 45 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 34 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 30 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 14 |
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 | 42 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 4 | Washers | 23 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 16 |
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 | 19.5% | 346 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.3% | 289 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.2% | 111 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.6% | 47 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 29 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 16 |
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 | 1,420 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 338 | 14.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 433 | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 434 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 448 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 451 | 13.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 595C
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.8% 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.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2019 Abarth 595Cs pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 1,778 2019 Abarth 595C MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Abarth 595C?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2019 595C get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,778 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.