Abarth Common MOT Problems (2026)
Abarth models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 69,098 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Abarth MOT pass rate: 88%
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Abarth Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abarth 500 | 18% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Abarth 595 | 12% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Abarth 595C | 10% | Suspension wear, Lighting defects | |
| 4 | Abarth 695 | 9% | Suspension wear, Lighting defects | |
| 5 | Abarth 124 Spider Multiair | 7% | Lighting defects |
Most Reliable Abarth Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 94% | |
| 2 | Abarth 124 Spider Multiair | 93% | |
| 3 | Abarth 695 | 90% | |
| 4 | Abarth 595C | 90% | |
| 5 | Abarth 595 | 87% |
All Abarth Models by Fail Rate
Every Abarth model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 2011 | 80% | 20% | |
| 500 | 2010 | 80% | 19% | |
| 500 | 2009 | 80% | 19% | |
| 595 | 2013 | 79% | 19% | |
| 500 | 2012 | 81% | 18% | |
| 500 | 2014 | 83% | 17% | |
| 595 | 2012 | 82% | 17% | |
| 595 | 2015 | 83% | 16% | |
| 595 | 2016 | 85% | 15% | |
| 500 | 2015 | 85% | 15% | |
| 500 | 2013 | 84% | 15% | |
| 595 | 2014 | 84% | 15% | |
| 595C | 2017 | 86% | 14% | |
| 595 | 2017 | 87% | 13% | |
| 595C | 2016 | 86% | 13% | |
| 595 | 2018 | 87% | 12% | |
| 595 | 2019 | 91% | 9% | |
| 595C | 2018 | 91% | 9% | |
| 595C | 2019 | 91% | 9% | |
| 695 | 2018 | 89% | 9% | |
| 124 Spider Multiair | 2017 | 90% | 9% | |
| 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 2019 | 91% | 9% | |
| 595 | 2021 | 92% | 8% | |
| 595 | 2020 | 93% | 7% | |
| 595C | 2021 | 93% | 7% | |
| 595C | 2020 | 93% | 7% | |
| 595 Esseesse | 2021 | 93% | 6% | |
| 124 Spider Multiair | 2018 | 95% | 5% | |
| 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 2018 | 95% | 5% |
Abarth MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Abarth cars?
The most common MOT problems on Abarth cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Of the Abarth models with at least 1,000 tests, the Abarth 500 has the highest average fail rate at 18%.
Which Abarth model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto has the best MOT record of the Abarth models with at least 1,000 tests: 94% of its 1,525 MOT tests ended in a pass and 6% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Abarth?
The average MOT pass rate for Abarth is 88%, based on 69,098 MOT tests across 17 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 12% of MOT tests on Abarth cars ended in a fail.
Abarth Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Abarth model
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