Abarth 595c (2018)
2018 Abarth 595c
CarHunch analysed 472 real MOT records for the 2018 Abarth 595c.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 472 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2018 Abarth 595C passes its MOT at 83.3%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting reasonable reliability overall—though nearly a quarter of these cars (23.9%) have picked up a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for a buyer. With an average of 0.76 failures per vehicle and 5.0 advisories, this little hot hatch does develop issues, but they're typically minor enough not to prevent a pass.
At 23,659 miles median, these cars are carrying relatively light mileage for their age, so you're not looking at heavily thrashed examples. Before committing to purchase, budget for those common advisory items (likely suspension, lights, and brake wear on a spirited car like this) and get a thorough pre-buy inspection—specifically checking the undercarriage and brake system to rule out the dangerous defects this generation seems prone to.
The 2018 Abarth 595c passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 472 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 472 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.
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Before you buy a 2018 Abarth 595c
Based on MOT data from 472 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (100%) | 470 | 88% | 0.76 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,295 Abarth 595c vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Abarth 595c vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Abarth 595c vehicles fall between 16,969 and 31,657 miles.
2018 Abarth 595c — Still on the Road
Almost all 2018 Abarth 595cs are still on the road.
Strong survival — 421 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% 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
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