Abarth 595 (2014)
2014 Abarth 595
CarHunch analysed 600 real MOT records for the 2014 Abarth 595. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Abarth 595 passes its MOT on first attempt 82.7% of the time, which is above the UK average of 80%—a solid result. However, 40% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and suggests you should factor in closer mechanical inspection before purchase.
At 36,000 miles on average, these cars show reasonable mileage for their age, yet they accumulate 1.97 failures per test and 13.2 advisories, indicating wear develops faster than you might expect. Run a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the areas flagged most often in advisory records, and budget for regular maintenance to keep this peppy Italian hatchback reliable.
What to check before buying a 2014 Abarth 595
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 40% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Abarth 595 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Abarth 595 vehicles fall between 24,580 and 47,769 miles.
2014 Abarth 595 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 512 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Abarth 595
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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40.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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28.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.8%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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21.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.7%
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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