Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Abarth 595c?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Abarth 595c?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Abarth 595c?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Abarth 595c reliable?

Based on MOT data from 276 vehicles, the 2021 Abarth 595c has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Abarth 595c?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Abarth 595c are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.9% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (18.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Abarth 595c?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Abarth 595c (2021)

276 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Abarth 595c

CarHunch analysed 276 real MOT records for the 2021 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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The 2021 Abarth 595C is a reliably built car, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.4% — well above the UK average of 80%. Only 13% of cars in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is a reassuring safety mark.

At just over 17,400 miles median, these cars are lightly used for their age, yet they're still picking up an average of 2.0 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear items like brake pad thickness or fluid top-ups are showing early. The low failure count (0.31 per vehicle) means serious problems are rare, so if you're buying one, run a pre-purchase inspection focusing on service history and whether deferred maintenance advisories have been addressed.

We have limited data for the 2021 Abarth 595c — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 12k–23k

For context

These stats describe 276 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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 276 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 21.7%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 18.3%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 4.9%

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Abarth 595c

Based on MOT data from 276 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,295 Abarth 595c vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 36%

826

Black 17.3%

398

Red 13.6%

311

Blue 12.9%

297

White 10.6%

244

Yellow 7.6%

174

Green 1.7%

Orange 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

17,461

typical

11,815

low mileage

23,213

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Abarth 595c vehicles fall between 11,815 and 23,213 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,815 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,815–23,213 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Abarth 595cs sit.

⚠ Over 31,337 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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