Abarth 595 (2018)
2018 Abarth 595
CarHunch analysed 3,766 real MOT records for the 2018 Abarth 595. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Abarth 595 passes its MOT on the first attempt 84% of the time, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but nearly a quarter of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a meaningful concern for safety-conscious buyers. This small Italian hot hatch shows no fuel type variation (essentially all petrol), so reliability is consistent across the range.
At 27,261 miles median, these cars are running light for their age, which partly explains the solid pass rate and suggests most owners are using them sparingly rather than as daily workhorses. The average 5.8 advisories per vehicle suggests minor wear items (suspension, trim, lights) crop up regularly, while 0.81 failures per vehicle indicates most don't need major repairs—but before buying, check the service history carefully and factor in the high dangerous defect rate with a pre-purchase inspection from a Fiat-specialist mechanic.
What to check before buying a 2018 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.
- ⚠️ 23.9% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 3,734 | 83.9% | 0.81 |
| Other (1%) | 32 | 94.6% | 0.22 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 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 2018 Abarth 595 vehicles fall between 19,848 and 36,069 miles.
2018 Abarth 595 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 3,323 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 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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35.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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21.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.3%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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15.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15%
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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