Abarth
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 20 models from 69,373 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
69,373
Models
20
Years Covered
2008-2022
About Abarth Cars
Abarth ranks 62th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 88%. That's 6 points above the national average of 82%, making Abarth one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.
With 20 models across 15 years of data (2008 to 2022), there's a wide spread of 30 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Abarth.
Most and Least Reliable Abarth Models
The 595 Monster Yamaha leads the range with a 97% average pass rate from 254 tests. At the other end, the Grand Punto has the lowest at 67%. Overall, more than half of Abarth's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Abarth Fuel Types
Abarth models in our data come in 20 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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All Abarth Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 595 | 11 yrs | 87% | 43,080 | Petrol | |
| 500 | 8 yrs | 82% | 13,038 | Petrol | |
| 595c | 6 yrs | 90% | 4,865 | Petrol | |
| 124 Spider Multiair | 4 yrs | 91% | 1,862 | Petrol | |
| 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 4 yrs | 93% | 1,525 | Petrol | |
| 695 | 5 yrs | 92% | 1,309 | Petrol | |
| Punto | 7 yrs | 82% | 922 | Petrol | |
| 595 Esseesse | 3 yrs | 91% | 648 | Petrol | |
| 595 Scorpioneoro | 2 yrs | 95% | 524 | Petrol | |
| 595 Pista 70th Anniversary | 3 yrs | 91% | 464 | Petrol | |
| 595 Monster Yamaha | 2 yrs | 97% | 254 | Petrol | |
| Grand Punto | 2 yrs | 67% | 220 | Petrol | |
| F595 | 1 yr | 95% | 172 | Petrol | |
| 124 Spider Scorpione Multiair | 1 yr | 96% | 144 | Petrol | |
| 595c Pista 70th Anniversary | 2 yrs | 89% | 85 | Petrol | |
| 695 70th Anniversary | 1 yr | 89% | 84 | Petrol | |
| 124 Gt Multiair Auto | 1 yr | 95% | 61 | Petrol | |
| F595c | 1 yr | 96% | 45 | Petrol | |
| Grande Punto 155 Bhp | 1 yr | 81% | 37 | Petrol | |
| 595c Esseesse | 1 yr | 94% | 34 | Petrol |
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